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Bexley

NSW 2207 • Greater Sydney

19,646
Population (2021)
$38,220
Median Income
4.37 km²
Area
$470/wk
Median Rent
Leafy & GreenFamily-FriendlyGreek HeritageResidential

About Bexley

Bexley is a leafy residential suburb in Sydney's St George region, where nearly 20,000 residents enjoy tree-lined streets and solid housing stock. While lacking its own train station, bus connections to Rockdale and Hurstville stations are frequent. The median income suggests comfortable middle-class demographics, and the suburb maintains a quiet, residential character.

Bexley Road shops handle local needs, while nearby Hurstville provides major retail. The Greek Orthodox community has a strong presence, reflected in local churches and businesses. Parks provide family recreation, and the suburb has a distinctly settled, established feel. Bexley attracts families seeking quiet residential living with reasonable St George accessibility. It's suburban Sydney without surprises—predictable and pleasant.

Bexley falls under postcode 2207 and is governed by Rockdale Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Kogarah electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2207
Urban Area
Rockdale
LGA / Council
Rockdale
Federal Electorate
Barton
State Electorate
Kogarah
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.95°, 151.12°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
4.37 km²
Elevation
50m

🛒 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 Bexley by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Bexley Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

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

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$470
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,351
Avg Household Size
2.9 people
Median Age
40 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
0.9%

34 state housing + 22 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
19,733
Census 2021
19,646
▼ 0.4% decline

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$31,512
Income 2021
$38,220
▲ 21.3% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 10,351
Born Overseas 8,525

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. China 1,309
  • 2. Lebanon 1,032
  • 3. North Macedonia 756
  • 4. Greece 571
  • 5. Philippines 353
  • 6. Italy 335
  • 7. New Zealand 287
  • 8. Nepal 239
  • 9. Hong Kong 234
  • 10. England 230

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 2,735
Chinese 2,703
English 2,374
Lebanese 2,341
Greek 1,845
Macedonian 1,497
Italian 1,082
Irish 851
Scottish 572
Filipino 487

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

3,579
Both parents born in Australia
12,573
Both parents born overseas
2,189
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
50.5%
No Religion
20.2%
Islam
16.3%
Buddhism
2.7%
Hinduism
2.2%
Judaism
0.2%
Sikhism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
1,183 (6.0%)
5-14 years
2,344 (11.9%)
15-19 years
1,068 (5.4%)
20-24 years
1,231 (6.3%)
25-34 years
2,515 (12.8%)
35-44 years
2,733 (13.9%)
45-54 years
2,453 (12.5%)
55-64 years
2,277 (11.6%)
65-74 years
1,855 (9.4%)
75-84 years
1,181 (6.0%)
85+ years
798 (4.1%)

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