Bexley North
At $1,720,000 median house price with 74.8% of dwellings being separate houses, Bexley North sits firmly in the premium detached-house segment of inner-southern Sydney. University qualifications reach 46.3% of residents, which is 16.2 percentage points above the national average, and household income falls in the 70.7th percentile nationally. The median age of 42 is 2 years older than the national figure. Greek ancestry tops the demographic mix at 910 residents, shaping a suburb with strong Southern European roots alongside newer Chinese and Lebanese communities that together account for nearly 40% of overseas-born residents.
Population
4,281
Median Age
42.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,894/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
35
Median House
$1.7M
2024-2025 (PSI derived)
The median house price of $1,720,000 is based on 2025 data, and price movement has been essentially flat over the year, edging up from $1,717,500 in 2024 to $1,720,000 in 2025. With 74.8% of dwellings being separate houses and only 11.6% apartments, buyers are paying for an established, predominantly owner-occupier streetscape. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,800, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 34.1%, which crosses the 30% mortgage stress threshold for the typical buyer. The 3-bedroom dwelling category leads at 39.6% of stock, followed by 4-plus bedrooms at 30.7%, giving families more size options than many comparable inner-ring suburbs. Outright owners at 39.9% outnumber mortgage holders at 29.6%, a sign of long-held generational wealth rather than recent buyer churn.
For Buyers
The median house price of $1,720,000 is based on 2025 data, and price movement has been essentially flat over the year, edging up from $1,717,500 in 2024 to $1,720,000 in 2025. With 74.8% of dwellings being separate houses and only 11.6% apartments, buyers are paying for an established, predominantly owner-occupier streetscape. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,800, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 34.1%, which crosses the 30% mortgage stress threshold for the typical buyer. The 3-bedroom dwelling category leads at 39.6% of stock, followed by 4-plus bedrooms at 30.7%, giving families more size options than many comparable inner-ring suburbs. Outright owners at 39.9% outnumber mortgage holders at 29.6%, a sign of long-held generational wealth rather than recent buyer churn.
For Investors
Rental demand is moderate: 30.5% of dwellings are rented, and weekly rent sits at $450. Against the $1,720,000 median, that implies a gross yield below 1.4%, low even relative to Sydney averages. The vacancy rate of 6.2% is elevated, suggesting some softness in the rental market that investors should factor into assumptions. On the supply side, 33 development applications were lodged in the past 12 months, including dual occupancy and demolish-and-rebuild projects, which points to gradual urban infill. Household income in the 70.7th percentile nationally supports stable tenant quality. The investment case rests more on capital preservation in a premium, low-supply detached market than on rental yield, with price growth of just 0.1% over the past year reinforcing that thesis.
Development Activity
Total DAs
184
Last 12 Months
35
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
-10.3%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Demographics
The median age of 42 sits 2 years above the national figure, consistent with a settled, owner-occupier base. Overseas-born residents account for 39.8% of the population, which is 18.2 percentage points higher than the national average. Greek ancestry (910 residents) is the largest single ancestry group, followed by Chinese (700) and English (540). Greek is the most spoken non-English language at 313 speakers, with Arabic and Cantonese each at 131 speakers. University qualifications stand at 46.3%, running 16.2 points above national. Average household size is 2.7, slightly above the national figure, and couples with children make up 1,465 of 3,548 total families. Only 15.9% of residents moved in the past year, reflecting a stable, long-resident community.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
74.8%
Houses
11.9%
Townhouse
11.6%
Apartment
Tenure
Separate houses dominate at 74.8% of dwellings, with semi-detached at 11.9% and apartments at 11.6%, a stock profile that keeps supply tight and deters high-density infill. Tenure splits as follows: 39.9% own outright, 29.6% carry a mortgage, and 30.5% rent. The high outright ownership rate relative to the mortgage share indicates long-term residents who bought before prices reached current levels. The 3-bedroom home is the dominant configuration at 39.6%, followed by 4-plus bedrooms at 30.7%. Median house price held at $1,720,000 in 2025, compared to $1,717,500 in 2024, a 0.1% move. At that price level and a $2,800 monthly repayment, mortgage-to-income runs at 34.1%, above the 30% stress threshold, putting homebuyer affordability under pressure at the median.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$2,800
Rent / wk
$450
HH Size
2.7
Personal Income / wk
$735
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
6.2%
Unoccupied
99
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
23.8%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
34.1% stressed
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
20.0%
Couples, no children
3,548
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare leads employment by industry at 15.3% (200 workers), followed by Professional and Technical services at 11.8% (154), Education at 11.0% (144), Finance at 10.8% (142), and Construction at 8.8% (115). By occupation, Professionals are the largest group at 551 workers, followed by Clerical and Administrative staff at 302 and Managers at 270, a white-collar profile aligned with the 46.3% university qualification rate. The unemployment rate is 6.0%, higher than many comparable premium suburbs, and full-time employment reaches 65.7% of those employed. Participation in the labour force sits at 48.9% because 1,432 residents are not in the workforce, reflecting the older age profile with median age of 42.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
65.7%
Part-time
28.3%
Participation
48.9%
Employed
1,621
Occupations
Top Industries
University
46.3%
Postgraduate
11.0%
Born Overseas
39.8%
Dwellings
1,492
Transport to Work
Car dependence is high at 81.1% of commuters driving, which is above the national average for an inner-ring suburb, while public transport use reaches 11.8% and walking or cycling just 2.0%. The area sits within the postcode 2207 catchment, placing it approximately 14 kilometres south of the Sydney CBD with train access via the Illawarra line at nearby Bexley North station. No schools are recorded within the suburb boundary in this dataset, so families draw on schools in adjoining Bexley and Arncliffe. Crime data is not available in this dataset. Rent-to-income at 23.8% stays below the 30% stress threshold for renters, making it more affordable to rent here than the mortgage-to-income ratio of 34.1% suggests for buyers. The volunteering rate is 9.5%, and 6.9% of residents need daily assistance, consistent with the older median age.
Drive
81.1%
Public Transport
11.8%
Walk / Cycle
2.0%
Work from Home
N/A
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Bexley North compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bexley North a good suburb to live in?
Bexley North offers a settled, owner-occupier environment with 74.8% separate houses and household income in the 70.7th percentile nationally. University qualifications at 46.3% are 16.2 points above national. The main trade-off is the $1,720,000 median house price, which produces a mortgage-to-income ratio of 34.1%, above the 30% stress benchmark.
What is the median house price in Bexley North?
The median house price is $1,720,000, based on 2025 data. Prices moved minimally from $1,717,500 in 2024, a 0.1% change. Weekly rent averages $450 and monthly mortgage repayments run about $2,800, giving a mortgage-to-income ratio of 34.1%.
What schools are in Bexley North?
No schools are recorded within the Bexley North suburb boundary in this dataset. Families typically rely on schools in neighbouring Bexley and Arncliffe. The suburb has a highly educated resident base, with 46.3% of residents holding university qualifications, which is 16.2 percentage points above the national average.
Is Bexley North safe?
Detailed crime statistics for Bexley North are not available in this dataset. As indirect indicators, household income sits in the 70.7th percentile nationally and only 6.9% of residents need daily assistance. The 84.1% residential stability rate suggests a long-settled community rather than a high-turnover area.
Is Bexley North good for property investment?
Rent of $450 a week against a $1,720,000 median implies a gross yield below 1.4%, low by Sydney standards, and the 6.2% vacancy rate signals some softness in the rental segment. The suburb's premium detached-house stock and constrained supply support capital preservation, but 0.1% price growth over 2024-2025 means returns depend on a longer-term horizon.
How is Bexley North's population changing?
Population forecast data is not available for Bexley North in this dataset. The current population is 4,281, with a residential stability rate of 84.1% meaning only 15.9% of residents moved in the past year. The median age of 42 is 2 years above the national figure, indicating a settled, aging demographic rather than a growing one.
What languages are spoken in Bexley North?
About 39.8% of residents were born overseas, which is 18.2 percentage points above the national average. Greek is the most spoken non-English language at 313 speakers, followed by Arabic and Cantonese at 131 each, and Mandarin at 124, reflecting a Southern European and East Asian heritage mix.
How much development activity is there in Bexley North?
There were 33 development applications lodged in the past 12 months. Recent examples include dual occupancy attached projects and demolition with new structure applications, suggesting slow residential infill rather than large-scale redevelopment, consistent with the suburb's detached-dominant 74.8% separate house profile.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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