Moving to Ramsgate Beach NSW 2217
What the official numbers say about living in Ramsgate Beach — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $480 a week, against a median household income of $1,475 a week.
About 62% of homes are owner-occupied and 36% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the apartment.
Who you'll be living with
Ramsgate Beach grew 19% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (1,462 → 1,734 people).
Around 60% of households are families, averaging 2.1 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: Greece, England, Egypt; most spoken languages besides English: Greek, Arabic, Spanish.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Ramsgate Beach scores a little above the national average (decile 7 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (56% of workers), while 40% work from home.
Nearest train station: Carlton, 2.5 km north-west.
Nearest metro station: Marrickville, 7.7 km north.
Nearest bus interchange: UTS Shuttle Bus, 7 km north-east.
Nearest ferry wharf: Ferry to La Perouse, 6.9 km east.
Nearest airport: Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, 5.2 km north-east.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 14 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 46 schools · 60 cafes & restaurants · 6 supermarkets · 56 parks · 3 beaches — see them all on the Ramsgate Beach profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Ramsgate Public School 250 m · St George Christian School Infants Campus 1.1 km · The Scots College Brighton Preparatory School 1.3 km · St George School 1.7 km · St Finbar's Catholic Primary School 1.8 km · Bayside High School 1.9 km · Saint Patrick’s Catholic Primary School 1.9 km · Carlton South Public School 1.9 km
Groceries: Supabarn 1.7 km · Aldi 2.1 km · Mayalu Mini Market 2.5 km · Woolworths 2.6 km · ALDI 2.6 km · Coles 2.8 km
Parks and reserves: Rotary Park 250 m · Tonbridge Street Reserve 250 m · Pemberton Reserve 450 m · Cook Park 700 m · Scarbourgh Park East 750 m · Scarborough Park 1000 m · Burgess Street Reserve 1.1 km · Noel Seiffert Reserve 1.2 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Ramsgate Beach, most often seen first: Australian White Ibis · Rainbow Lorikeet · Noisy Miner · Silver Gull · Australian Raven · Welcome Swallow.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Ramsgate Beach, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramsgate Beach here | 1,734 | — | 7/10 | 12% |
| Ramsgate | 1,151 | — | 9/10 | 22% |
| Dolls Point | 1,633 | — | 8/10 | 7% |
| Monterey | 4,619 | — | 9/10 | 8% |
| Beverley Park | 2,646 | — | 10/10 | 12% |
| Sans Souci | 10,864 | — | 9/10 | 10% |
| Sandringham | 1,275 | — | 10/10 | 8% |
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 Cook — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 2217 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Ramsgate Beach profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $480 a week, and about 36% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 19% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 1,462 people to 1,734. It sits about 14 km from the Sydney CBD in a straight line, and Carlton station is roughly 2.5 km away. Local government is Bayside council, and the federal seat is Cook.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Ramsgate Beach vs Ramsgate · Ramsgate Beach vs Dolls Point.
Nearby guides: Ramsgate · Dolls Point · Monterey · Beverley Park · Sans Souci · Sandringham.
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