# Gymea Bay

Suburb / Locality · Area profile

Located in: New South Wales › Greater Sydney › Sutherland Shire › 2227, NSW

Area: 2 km²

Wealth is far more concentrated in Gymea Bay than across the rest of the state, with nearly half of all households earning over $3,000 a week. This affluent pocket of the Sutherland Shire is a family-focused community where large, detached houses are the norm. It is a place of high educational attainment and professional employment, though it remains more traditional in its ancestry and language than the broader Sydney region. The neighbourhood is defined by its quiet, residential nature and a strong presence of children.

## Demographics & Identity

The area is noticeably older than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 42. It is a family-heavy community where 20.5% of people are children under 15, which is higher than most similar areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 6,983 | +1.6% since 2011 |
| Median age | 42 yrs | +7.7% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 1.3% | +168.4% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 17.2% | +22.4% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 20.5% | -10.6% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 6.4% | +37.7% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Older adults (45–64) 28.9%, Children (0–14) 20.5%, Young adults (25–44) 18.8%, Seniors (65+) 17.2%, Youth (15–24) 14.8%

**Marital status** — Married 60.2%, Never married 29.3%, Divorced 5.0%, Widowed 4.1%, Separated 1.6%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

Most residents were born in Australia, but those born overseas make up 14.4% of the population, which is higher than in most similar areas but far below the New South Wales average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 14.4% | +14.0% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 83.9%, England 4.2%, China 1.0%, New Zealand 1.0%, South Africa 0.6%, Italy 0.3%, Philippines 0.2%, India 0.2%, Vietnam 0.1%

**Ancestry** — English 43.2%, Australian 41.3%, Irish 13.3%, Scottish 11.9%, Italian 4.9%, German 3.7%, Chinese 2.6%, Greek 2.2%, Dutch 1.4%, Indian 0.6%, Filipino 0.3%, Vietnamese 0.1%

## Language

English is the primary language for 90.8% of the community. While more people here use another language at home than in most similar areas, this is still far below the state and national figures.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 7.2% | +28.0% since 2011 |
| People who speak little or no English | 0.8% | -8.0% since 2016 |

**Language used at home** — English only 90.8%, Mandarin 1.1%, Cantonese 0.7%, Greek 0.6%, Italian 0.5%, Arabic 0.2%, Vietnamese 0.1%, Punjabi 0.1%, Tagalog 0.0%

## Religion

Christianity is the most common faith at 57.8%. About 36.9% of residents have no religion, a figure that is well above the state average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 36.9% | +128.2% since 2011 |

**Religious affiliation** — Christianity 57.8%, No religion 36.9%, Not stated 3.4%, Buddhism 0.7%, Hinduism 0.4%, Islam 0.3%, Other religions 0.3%, Judaism 0.2%

## Education & Qualifications

The community is highly qualified, with 30.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the national figure, and 67.4% of residents have completed Year 12.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 67.4% | +19.0% since 2011 |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 30.9% | +44.1% since 2011 |
| Schools per 1,000 children | 0.70 | — |
| Schools within 3 km | 33 | — |
| Average school size | 505 | — |
| Average school ICSEA | 1,082 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 12 67.4%, Year 10 20.4%, Year 9 or below 5.0%, Year 11 4.7%

**Highest qualification level** — Bachelor degree 30.6%, Certificate III / IV 24.7%, Advanced diploma / diploma 17.4%, Postgraduate degree 10.5%, Graduate diploma / certificate 4.0%, Certificate I / II 1.8%

**Field of qualification** — Management & commerce 27.5%, Engineering & related 16.2%, Education 10.1%, Society & culture 9.5%, Health 8.3%, Architecture & building 7.6%, Creative arts 4.3%, Food, hospitality & personal services 3.4%, Natural & physical sciences 3.2%, Information technology 2.5%, Agriculture & environment 1.3%

## Income

Incomes are among the highest at this level, with a typical weekly family income of $3,244. This is well above the New South Wales figure of $2,185.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $1,049 | +41.8% since 2011 |
| Median household income (weekly) | $3,047 | +38.2% since 2011 |
| Median family income (weekly) | $3,244 | +36.2% since 2011 |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 23.6% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 48.0% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $4,000 or more 33.3%, $1,500–$2,999 22.4%, $650–$1,499 15.5%, $3,000–$3,999 14.7%, Under $650 8.6%

**Personal income distribution** — Under $650 34.9%, $650–$1,499 27.1%, $1,500–$2,999 23.6%, $3,000 or more 11.6%

## Health & Disability

Residents generally report better health than the national average, with fewer people living with long-term health conditions (24.6%) or mental health conditions (5.6%).

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 24.6% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 5.6% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 3.5% | +27.1% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Arthritis 7.8%, Other condition 7.3%, Asthma 7.0%, Mental health 5.6%, Heart disease 3.9%, Cancer 3.1%, Diabetes 2.7%, Lung condition 1.1%, Stroke 0.8%, Dementia 0.8%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 70.4%, One condition 18.3%, Two conditions 4.5%, Three or more 1.9%

## Community Participation

Unpaid work is common here, as 31.3% of people care for children and 27% spend 15 or more hours a week on housework, both of which are well above the national average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 16.7% | -18.8% since 2011 |
| People providing unpaid care | 12.8% | -5.7% since 2011 |
| People caring for children unpaid | 31.3% | -15.8% since 2011 |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 1.7% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 27.0% | +0.9% since 2011 |

## First Nations

The First Nations community is small, but it is highly successful; unemployment is at 0.0% and Year 12 completion (73.1%) is among the highest at this level.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 90 | — |
| First Nations median age | 25 yrs | — |
| First Nations Year 12 completion | 73.1% | — |
| First Nations unemployment rate | 0.0% | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $825 | — |
| First Nations household income | $3,049 | — |
| Speaks a First Nations language | 0.0% | — |

## Family & Households

Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.1 people per household. Couples with children make up 72.2% of families, while only 11% of people live alone.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 3.1 | +0.0% since 2011 |
| One-parent families | 8.3% | +5.7% since 2011 |
| People living alone | 11.0% | -8.9% since 2011 |

**Family composition** — Couples with children 72.2%, Couples without children 19.2%, One-parent families 8.3%, Other families 0.3%

**Household size** — 2 people 30.2%, 4 people 27.4%, 3 people 15.8%, 5 people 12.1%, 1 person 11.0%, 6 or more 3.5%

## Housing & Dwellings

Separate houses dominate the landscape, making up 90.3% of dwellings. Renting is very rare at 7.3%, and typical monthly mortgage payments are among the highest at $3,033.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $680 | +38.8% since 2011 |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $3,033 | +12.3% since 2011 |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.80 | -27.3% since 2011 |
| Households renting | 7.3% | -8.5% since 2011 |
| Homes owned outright | 44.3% | -1.3% since 2011 |
| Separate (detached) houses | 90.3% | -2.1% since 2011 |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 94.3% | +2.8% since 2011 |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Owned with a mortgage 47.5%, Owned outright 44.3%, Rented 7.3%, Not stated 0.9%, Other tenure 0.4%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 90.3%, Townhouse / semi-detached 8.5%, Flat or apartment 1.1%

**Bedrooms per home** — 4 bedrooms 42.7%, 3 bedrooms 34.6%, 5 or more 16.9%, 2 bedrooms 4.5%, 1 bedroom 0.8%

**Weekly rent distribution** — $550–$749 37.5%, $750 or more 36.3%, $350–$549 14.4%, Under $200 1.9%, $200–$349 1.9%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — $3,000 or more 50.0%, $1,800–$2,999 23.9%, $1,000–$1,799 10.4%, Under $1,000 9.5%

## Transport & Vehicles

Working from home is very popular, with 41% of the workforce doing so. While most homes have two or more cars, 94% of residents live within a 10-minute walk of public transport.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 2.2% | -20.1% since 2011 |
| People working from home | 41.0% | +777.4% since 2011 |
| Commuting by public transport | 1.0% | -88.3% since 2011 |
| Public transport stops | 23 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 3.29 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 327.9 | — |
| Public transport routes | 2 | — |
| Walk to nearest stop (min) | 3 | — |
| Drive time to the city (min) | 29 | — |
| People reachable in 30 min by transit | 18,156 | — |
| People reachable in 45 min by transit | 62,099 | — |
| Transit time to the city (min) | 79 | — |

**How people get to work** — Worked at home 41.0%, Car (driver) 38.0%, Car (passenger) 1.9%, Train 1.0%, Walked 0.5%, Bicycle 0.1%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 2 vehicles 46.6%, 1 vehicle 22.2%, 3 vehicles 17.1%, 4 or more 11.7%, No vehicle 2.2%

## Migration & Movement

The population is relatively stable, with only 25.8% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 25.8% | -1.0% since 2011 |
| Recent arrivals from overseas | 4.8% | -15.5% since 2011 |

## Jobs & Industry

A high proportion of adults (67.7%) are working or looking for work. Common industries include construction and health care, while over a quarter of workers are professionals.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 2.9% | -4.7% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 67.7% | -1.7% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 55.7% | -8.4% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Construction 13.2%, Health care & social assistance 11.4%, Professional & technical 10.5%, Education & training 10.0%, Retail trade 7.6%, Finance & insurance 6.5%, Public administration & safety 5.8%, Transport & warehousing 5.5%, Accommodation & food 5.0%, Manufacturing 4.8%, Other services 3.5%, Wholesale trade 2.9%, Arts & recreation 2.4%, Administrative & support 2.0%, Rental & real estate 1.8%, Electricity, gas & water 1.3%, Media & telecommunications 1.1%, Mining 0.4%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 0.2%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 25.8%, Managers 20.1%, Clerical & administrative 15.1%, Technicians & trades 13.8%, Community & personal service 9.8%, Sales workers 8.1%, Labourers 3.5%, Machinery operators & drivers 2.4%

## Walkability

The area is somewhat walkable, with most residents living within a 15-minute walk of parks, schools and groceries. However, access to health services on foot is far below the state average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 5.2 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 4.7 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 73.8% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 77.7% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 94.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 82.4% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 98.7% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 27.1% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 5.2 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 95 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 12.1% | — |

## Schools serving Gymea Bay

33 schools, 15,645 students, average ICSEA 1,082.

By sector: Government 26, Catholic 6, Independent 1

By type: Primary 19, Secondary 8, Combined 6

Nearest 10 shown:

| School | Sector | Type | Distance | Students |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Gymea Bay Public School | Government | Primary | 0.5 km | 763 |
| Sydney Montessori School | Independent | Combined | 1.3 km | 147 |
| Yowie Bay Public School | Government | Primary | 1.4 km | 329 |
| St Catherine Labouré Catholic Primary School | Catholic | Primary | 1.4 km | 596 |
| Kirrawee High School | Government | Secondary | 1.4 km | 1,185 |
| Grays Point Public School | Government | Primary | 1.7 km | 353 |
| Miranda Public School | Government | Primary | 1.9 km | 300 |
| Kirrawee Public School | Government | Primary | 2.0 km | 326 |
| Port Hacking High School | Government | Secondary | 2.1 km | 950 |
| Gymea Technology High School | Government | Secondary | 2.2 km | 554 |

## Nearby areas

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