Grays Point

NSW 2232 • Greater Sydney

3,034
Population (2021)
$56,316
Median Income
1.32 km²
Area
$630/wk
Median Rent
WaterfrontBushlandFamily-FriendlyQuietBoating

About Grays Point

Grays Point is a quiet, leafy suburb in the Sutherland Shire, located approximately 35 kilometres south of Sydney's CBD. Nestled along the shores of Port Hacking and surrounded by the Royal National Park and Burra Park, the suburb has a population of around 3,034 residents. It is characterised by large blocks, bushland greenery, and a strong sense of community, attracting primarily families and retirees seeking a peaceful waterfront lifestyle.

Residents enjoy outstanding outdoor recreation including walking and mountain bike trails, kayaking, fishing, and the use of one of the Shire's best public boat ramps at Grays Point Reserve. The suburb has no main commercial strip but is a short drive from Kirrawee and Caringbah town centres, which offer supermarkets, cafes, and other amenities. The suburb's natural beauty and tranquility make it highly sought after by those who value privacy and proximity to nature.

Grays Point falls under postcode 2232 and is governed by Sutherland Shire Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Cronulla electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
2232
Urban Area
Sutherland Shire - East
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-34.06°, 151.08°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
1.32 km²
Elevation
11m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Kirrawee
3.5 km
T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line
Gymea
4 km
T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line
Caringbah
4.5 km
T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line

Bus Services

  • 984 — Cronulla via Woolooware 25 min
  • 985 — Kirrawee Station 15 min

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
35 km
By Train
~55 min (drive to Kirrawee + T4 train)
By Car (Peak)
55–75 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
35–45 min

🛣️ No direct train; residents typically drive to Kirrawee or Gymea station.

Walkability Car-Dependent

Grays Point has very limited walkability — most errands and commutes require a car. Walking trails within the bushland are plentiful, but shops and services require driving.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏛️ Heritage-Listed Places

There is 1 heritage-listed place in or near Grays Point, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.

Sir Bertram Stevens/Audley Road, Audley • SHR #00976

🔍 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 Grays Point by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Grays Point Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

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

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$630
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$3,033
Avg Household Size
3 people
Median Age
44 years

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
3,125
Census 2021
3,034
2.9% decline

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$47,268
Income 2021
$56,316
19.1% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 2,503
Born Overseas 478

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 147
  • 2. Germany 31
  • 3. New Zealand 28
  • 4. South Africa 27
  • 5. Scotland 23
  • 6. United States 16
  • 7. Italy 14
  • 8. China 12
  • 9. India 11
  • 10. Canada 10

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,358
Australian 1,215
Irish 421
Scottish 363
German 164
Italian 129
Dutch 67
Greek 55
Chinese 48
Russian 43

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,800
Both parents born in Australia
642
Both parents born overseas
529
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
51.8%
No Religion
43.3%
Buddhism
0.7%
Judaism
0.2%
Islam
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
121 (4.0%)
5-14 years
460 (15.2%)
15-19 years
236 (7.8%)
20-24 years
186 (6.1%)
25-34 years
197 (6.5%)
35-44 years
347 (11.4%)
45-54 years
483 (15.9%)
55-64 years
463 (15.3%)
65-74 years
274 (9.0%)
75-84 years
204 (6.7%)
85+ years
63 (2.1%)

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