Bangor

NSW 2234 • Greater Sydney

5,536
Population (2021)
$49,348
Median Income
3.92 km²
Area
$650/wk
Median Rent
BushlandFamily-FriendlySutherland ShireRiver AccessNature Retreat

About Bangor

Bangor is a peaceful bushland suburb in Sydney's Sutherland Shire, located 28 kilometres south of the CBD. Named after the Welsh city of Bangor by its original landowner, this community of over 5,500 residents sits between the Georges and Woronora rivers. The suburb was developed in the 1970s-80s with streets named using Aboriginal themes, creating a distinctive local character.

Life in Bangor feels like a bush retreat within Sydney—native bushland fringes the suburb, and the nearby rivers provide kayaking, fishing, and scenic walks. The local shopping centre serves daily needs, while families appreciate the excellent schools including Inaburra School and strong sporting clubs. Bangor attracts those seeking space, nature access, and a genuine community feel while remaining connected to Sydney via the Bangor Bypass and good bus services.

Bangor falls under postcode 2234 and is governed by Sutherland Shire Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Miranda electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
2234
Urban Area
Sutherland Shire - West
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-34.02°, 151.03°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
3.92 km²
Elevation
100m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Sutherland Station
7 km
18 min by bus
Padstow Station
8 km
20 min by bus

Bus Services

  • 961, 962 — Sutherland, Miranda, Menai 15-20 min
  • M92 Metrobus — Parramatta via Bankstown 1h to Parramatta
  • 961 — Cronulla (weekends) 30 min

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
28 km
By Train
50 min (bus to Sutherland + T4 train)
By Bus
1h 15min via Bankstown
By Car (Peak)
45-60 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
35 min

🛣️ Bangor Bypass (2005) improved road access; family cycleway connects Sutherland to Padstow through suburb

Walkability Car-Dependent

Local shops walkable but hilly terrain; buses provide connections to train stations; car useful for most trips

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🔍 Crime Statistics

NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Bangor by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Bangor Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Bangor" under Suburb

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$650
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,800
Avg Household Size
2.9 people
Median Age
43 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
1%

10 state housing + 9 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
5,568
Census 2021
5,536
0.6% decline

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$44,096
Income 2021
$49,348
11.9% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 4,514
Born Overseas 950

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 210
  • 2. South Africa 56
  • 3. New Zealand 47
  • 4. China 40
  • 5. Italy 40
  • 6. India 36
  • 7. Scotland 30
  • 8. Egypt 22
  • 9. Greece 22
  • 10. Germany 21

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 2,154
Australian 2,077
Irish 684
Scottish 552
Italian 259
Greek 215
German 199
Chinese 149
Dutch 87
Maltese 81

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

3,194
Both parents born in Australia
1,425
Both parents born overseas
774
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
66.9%
No Religion
27.0%
Hinduism
0.9%
Buddhism
0.7%
Islam
0.7%
Judaism
0.2%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
318 (5.7%)
5-14 years
756 (13.7%)
15-19 years
343 (6.2%)
20-24 years
312 (5.6%)
25-34 years
419 (7.6%)
35-44 years
739 (13.3%)
45-54 years
715 (12.9%)
55-64 years
707 (12.8%)
65-74 years
808 (14.6%)
75-84 years
271 (4.9%)
85+ years
155 (2.8%)

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