Moving to Bexley NSW 2207
What the official numbers say about living in Bexley — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $470 a week, against a median household income of $1,870 a week.
About 72% of homes are owner-occupied and 27% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Bexley grew 3% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (19,149 → 19,646 people).
Around 77% of households are families, averaging 2.9 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: China, Lebanon, North Macedonia; most spoken languages besides English: Arabic, Greek, Macedonian.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Bexley scores a little above the national average (decile 7 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (52% of workers), while 40% work from home.
Nearest train station: Rockdale, 1.3 km east.
Nearest metro station: Canterbury, 4.6 km north.
Nearest light rail stop: Dulwich Hill, 5.1 km north.
Nearest bus interchange: UTS Shuttle Bus, 7.3 km east.
Nearest airport: Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, 5.4 km east.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 12 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 83 schools · 146 cafes & restaurants · 25 supermarkets · 96 parks · 1 beach — see them all on the Bexley profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: St Gabriel Catholic Primary School Bexley 600 m · Bexley Primary School 850 m · Marist College Kogarah 900 m · St Mary & St Mina's Coptic Orthodox College 900 m · Carlton Public School 1.1 km · St Mary and St Mina's Coptic Orthodox College - Rockdale Campus 1.1 km · St Mary's Star of the Sea 1.2 km · Bethany College 1.3 km
Groceries: ALDI 1.4 km · WCA Supermarket 1.4 km · Woolworths 1.4 km · Aldi 1.4 km · Mayalu Mini Market 1.7 km · Woolworths Metro 1.7 km · Four Square Seven Day Food 1.9 km · Woolworths 1.9 km
Parks and reserves: A E Watson Reserve 250 m · Bexley Park 500 m · Dominey Reserve 550 m · Seaforth Park 600 m · Kingsland Road Reserve 750 m · Donnan Reserve 750 m · Barwell Park 900 m · Bill Whalley Reserve 1000 m
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Bexley, most often seen first: Rainbow Lorikeet · Australian White Ibis · Noisy Miner · Common Myna · Australian Magpie · Pied Currawong.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Bexley, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bexley here | 19,646 | — | 7/10 | 12% |
| Bexley North | 4,281 | — | 9/10 | 16% |
| Rockdale | 15,475 | — | 7/10 | 10% |
| Carlton | 10,631 | — | 7/10 | 9% |
| Kogarah | 16,416 | — | 8/10 | 9% |
| Bardwell Valley | 2,344 | — | 9/10 | 15% |
| Bardwell Park | 2,320 | — | 10/10 | 20% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Bayside — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Barton — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 2207 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Bexley profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $470 a week, and about 27% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 3% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 19,149 people to 19,646. It sits about 12 km from the Sydney CBD in a straight line, and Kogarah station is roughly 1.3 km away. Local government is Bayside council, and the federal seat is Barton.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Bexley vs Rockdale · Bexley vs Carlton.
Nearby guides: Bexley North · Rockdale · Carlton · Kogarah · Bardwell Valley · Bardwell Park.
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