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Gymea

NSW 2227 • Greater Sydney

8,219
Population (2021)
$53,040
Median Income
2.19 km²
Area
$500/wk
Median Rent
Family-FriendlyEstablishedCafé CultureSutherland Shire

About Gymea

Gymea is a well-established suburb in Sydney's Sutherland Shire, located approximately 28 km south of the CBD. With a population of around 8,200, it offers a relaxed, family-friendly environment with a mix of post-war homes and modern renovations. The suburb is part of the broader Sutherland Shire community, known for its strong sense of local identity and proximity to bushland and waterways.

The heart of Gymea is Gymea Bay Road, a vibrant local strip with cafes, restaurants, and specialty shops. The suburb is home to Hazelhurst Arts Centre, which hosts exhibitions and art classes. Families are well-served by local schools and parks, while Gymea Bay and the Royal National Park provide excellent outdoor recreation options nearby.

Gymea falls under postcode 2227 and is governed by Sutherland Shire Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Miranda electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2227
Urban Area
Sutherland Shire - East
LGA / Council
Sutherland Shire
Federal Electorate
Cook
State Electorate
Miranda
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-34.04°, 151.08°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
2.19 km²
Elevation
74m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Gymea
0.3 km
4 min
Miranda
1.5 km
18 min
Kirrawee
2 km
25 min
Caringbah
1.8 km
22 min

Bus Services

  • 985 — Gymea to Cronulla 15 min
  • 988 — Gymea to Miranda 10 min

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
28 km
By Train
45-50 min
By Car (Peak)
50-70 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
35-45 min

🛣️ Direct T4 line to Central and Town Hall stations

Walkability Somewhat Walkable

Gymea Bay Road shops and station are centrally located; most errands can be done on foot from nearby streets.

🛒 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 Gymea by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Gymea Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

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

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$500
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,600
Avg Household Size
2.5 people
Median Age
39 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
3.3%

79 state housing + 27 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
7,589
Census 2021
8,219
▲ 8.3% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$42,900
Income 2021
$53,040
▲ 23.6% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 6,256
Born Overseas 1,721

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 331
  • 2. China 126
  • 3. New Zealand 120
  • 4. Philippines 86
  • 5. South Africa 49
  • 6. United States 45
  • 7. Italy 44
  • 8. Egypt 42
  • 9. Scotland 40
  • 10. India 39

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 3,098
Australian 2,834
Irish 1,105
Scottish 755
Italian 423
Chinese 366
German 276
Greek 241
Filipino 120
Australian Aboriginal 112

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

4,364
Both parents born in Australia
2,440
Both parents born overseas
1,150
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
55.8%
No Religion
36.1%
Buddhism
1.6%
Hinduism
0.8%
Islam
0.7%
Judaism
0.3%
Sikhism
0.0%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
581 (7.1%)
5-14 years
964 (11.7%)
15-19 years
390 (4.7%)
20-24 years
412 (5.0%)
25-34 years
1,105 (13.4%)
35-44 years
1,238 (15.1%)
45-54 years
1,097 (13.3%)
55-64 years
998 (12.1%)
65-74 years
720 (8.8%)
75-84 years
513 (6.2%)
85+ years
212 (2.6%)

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