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Kogarah Bay suburb profile

Kogarah Bay is a quiet, waterside suburb in southern Sydney's St George area, set along the sheltered inlet of Kogarah Bay and the Georges River. It has a residential, family-oriented character with tree-lined streets, older cottages and brick homes alongside pockets of newer townhouses and units, and some properties enjoy direct foreshore outlooks. The local lifestyle leans on outdoor recreation, with small reserves, walking paths and places for boating and fishing, while everyday shops and train services can be found in the nearby commercial centres of Kogarah and Ramsgate.

Kogarah Bay property market performance

Current median dwelling price$1,768,750Past 3 months

Property growth+4.5%Past 12 months

Like many smaller suburbs, Kogarah Bay sees relatively few property sales, so there isn't enough recent data to publish a reliable median price for houses or units. The figures that are available show house values rose a solid 7.0% over the last 12 months, while unit values rose a modest 2.0%; house values therefore increased faster than unit values.

Over the past three months six houses were sold. Houses sold in a median of 60 days over the last 12 months.

The rental market in Kogarah Bay recorded house rents averaging $1,000 a week, up a sharp 10.5% over the last 12 months. Unit rents averaged $880 a week, rising sharply 31.3% over the last 12 months, so unit rents grew much faster than house rents.

HousesUnits
Median price
Past 3 months
N/AN/A
Change in value
Past 12 months
7.0%2.0%
Sold
Past 3 months
6N/A
Median days on market
Past 12 months
60N/A
Average rent
Past 12 months
$1000$880
Change in rent
Past 12 months
10.5%31.3%

5 year median price trend for houses and units

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Kogarah Bay demographics

Kogarah Bay is home to 2,102 people, with a median age of 44 and a median household income of $2,528 a week, roughly $131,456 a year.

Families make up the bulk of households. Couple families with children are the largest group at 53.4% (314 families), while couple families without children account for 32.1% (189). One-parent families make up 12.9% (76), and other families 1.5% (9).

Homes in Kogarah Bay are predominantly owner-occupied: 47.0% are owned outright and 39.2% are owned with a mortgage, combining to about 86.2% owner-occupied, while 13.9% are rented.

Suburbs near Kogarah Bay

Some popular suburbs near Kogarah Bay include:

  • Carss Park: Foreshore suburb with large parkland and riverside reserves along the Georges River.
  • Allawah: Compact, established residential suburb with a small village commercial strip.
  • Carlton: Leafy, residential area notable for older homes and mature tree-lined streets.
  • Beverley Park: Waterside suburb beside the Georges River, with parks and foreshore walks.
  • Ramsgate: Coastal suburb on Botany Bay, known for its small local beach.

How does Kogarah Bay compare to nearby suburbs?

  • Median house prices: Kogarah Bay’s median house price is 43.4% higher than Carlton’s.
  • Median unit prices: Kogarah Bay’s median unit price is 12.3% higher than Allawah’s.
  • House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in Kogarah Bay have grown 20.5% higher than in Carss Park.
  • Unit price growth: Over the past 12 months, unit prices in Kogarah Bay have grown 2.0% higher than in Ramsgate.
  • Selling speed for houses: Properties in Kogarah Bay are selling 1.6% faster than in Carss Park.
  • Investment considerations: In Kogarah Bay, the rental yield for house is 8.8% higher than the Sydney average, while the rental yield for units is 12.0% higher.
  • House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in Kogarah Bay have grown 34.9% higher than the average rate of growth across Sydney.
  • Unit price growth:Over the past 12 months, unit prices in Kogarah Bay have grown 23.6% higher than the average rate of growth for units across Sydney.

Choose the right real estate agents in Kogarah Bay

In Kogarah Bay ,16 agents are actively selling property, but a small number do the heavy lifting. Just 5 agents handled 57.7% of all sales in the past year, giving them a strong presence and deep experience in the local market.

Commission rates usually sit between 1.58% and 2.14%. Comparing agents and understanding what’s included in their fee structure can help you find the right mix of service, value, and motivation—without compromising on outcomes.

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