Moving to Ramsgate NSW 2217
What the official numbers say about living in Ramsgate — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $550 a week, against a median household income of $1,803 a week.
About 66% of homes are owner-occupied and 31% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Ramsgate grew 27% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (904 → 1,151 people).
Around 74% of households are families, averaging 2.5 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: Greece, England, China; most spoken languages besides English: Greek, Spanish, Arabic.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Ramsgate sits in the country’s more advantaged bracket (decile 9 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (57% of workers), while 40% work from home.
Nearest train station: Carlton, 2.1 km north-west.
Nearest metro station: Marrickville, 7.9 km north.
Nearest bus interchange: UTS Shuttle Bus, 7.5 km north-east.
Nearest ferry wharf: Ferry to La Perouse, 7.6 km east.
Nearest airport: Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, 5.7 km north-east.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 14 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 51 schools · 61 cafes & restaurants · 6 supermarkets · 68 parks · 3 beaches — see them all on the Ramsgate profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: St George Christian School Infants Campus 500 m · Ramsgate Public School 550 m · St Finbar's Catholic Primary School 1.3 km · Carlton South Public School 1.4 km · The Scots College Brighton Preparatory School 1.5 km · Sans Souci Public School 1.5 km · St George School 1.6 km · Saint Patrick’s Catholic Primary School 1.7 km
Groceries: Supabarn 1.2 km · Aldi 1.4 km · Mayalu Mini Market 2 km · Woolworths 2.4 km · ALDI 2.4 km · Ghumti Grocery 2.7 km
Parks and reserves: Burgess Street Reserve 400 m · Tonbridge Street Reserve 450 m · Rotary Park 500 m · Pemberton Reserve 550 m · Claydon Reserve 600 m · Park Road Reserve 900 m · Scarbourgh Park East 900 m · Noel Seiffert Reserve 1 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Ramsgate, most often seen first: Rainbow Lorikeet · Australian White Ibis · Noisy Miner · Welcome Swallow · Australian Raven · Common Myna.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Ramsgate, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramsgate here | 1,151 | — | 9/10 | 22% |
| Ramsgate Beach | 1,734 | — | 7/10 | 12% |
| Beverley Park | 2,646 | — | 10/10 | 12% |
| Sans Souci | 10,864 | — | 9/10 | 10% |
| Dolls Point | 1,633 | — | 8/10 | 7% |
| Kogarah Bay | 2,102 | — | 10/10 | 7% |
| 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 profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $550 a week, and about 31% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 27% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 904 people to 1,151. It sits about 14 km from the Sydney CBD in a straight line, and Carlton station is roughly 2.1 km away. Local government is Bayside council, and the federal seat is Cook.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Ramsgate vs Ramsgate Beach · Ramsgate vs Beverley Park.
Nearby guides: Ramsgate Beach · Beverley Park · Sans Souci · Dolls Point · Kogarah Bay · Sandringham.
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