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Yowie Bay suburb profile

Yowie Bay is a quietly residential bayside suburb in the Sutherland Shire, set around the sheltered waters of Yowie Bay off Port Hacking. It has a strong coastal character, with foreshore reserves and piers that encourage boating, kayaking and waterside walks, while streets behind the waterfront are leafy and predominantly low-rise. Housing ranges from older cottages and mid-century homes to contemporary waterfront builds, drawing families and professionals who value a relaxed seaside lifestyle with a suburban pace. Local everyday needs are met nearby and the area is within easy reach of Cronulla and rail connections at Caringbah for wider access.

Yowie Bay property market performance

This suburb records relatively few property sales, so there isn't enough recent data to publish a reliable median price for houses or units. House values rose a modest 2.1% over the last 12 months.

Over the past three months there were 4 house sales and 1 unit sale. Houses sold in a median of 69 days over the last 12 months.

The rental market in Yowie Bay saw house rents average $1,500 and rise sharply, up 11.1% over the last 12 months.

HousesUnits
Median price
Past 3 months
N/AN/A
Change in value
Past 12 months
2.1%N/A
Sold
Past 3 months
41
Median days on market
Past 12 months
69N/A
Average rent
Past 12 months
$1500N/A
Change in rent
Past 12 months
11.1%N/A

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Yowie Bay demographics

Couple families with children are the largest household type in the suburb, making up 55.0% of families. Yowie Bay is home to 3,053 people, with a median age of 46 and a median total household income of $2,959 a week, roughly $154,000 a year.

Together, couple families with children (55.0%) and couple families without children (35.2%) account for 90.2% of all families. One-parent families represent 9.5% and other families 0.3% of the family mix.

Homes in Yowie Bay are overwhelmingly owner-occupied, with owner-occupation totalling 92.1% (50.4% owned outright and 41.7% owned with a mortgage), while renters make up 8.0%.

Suburbs near Yowie Bay

Some popular suburbs near Yowie Bay include:

  • Miranda: a major local shopping and transport hub on the southern Sydney peninsula.
  • Caringbah South: residential suburb with foreshore reserves on Port Hacking.
  • Gymea Bay: leafy waterside suburb around a sheltered bay and bush reserves.
  • Caringbah: established suburb with shops, cafes and family-friendly streets.
  • Lilli Pilli: small waterfront suburb offering foreshore parks and coastal walking tracks.

How does Yowie Bay compare to nearby suburbs?

  • Median house prices: Yowie Bay’s median house price is 23.9% higher than Miranda’s.
  • House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in Yowie Bay have grown 0.3% higher than in Caringbah.
  • Selling speed for houses: Properties in nearby Miranda are selling 44.9% faster than in Yowie Bay.
  • House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in Yowie Bay have grown 29.0% higher than the average rate of growth across Sydney.

Choose the right real estate agents in Yowie Bay

Choosing the right real estate agent in Yowie Bay can have a big impact on your sale. While there are 33 real estate agents working in the suburb, but just 5 of them were responsible for 35.4% of all property sales over the past year, showing a strong footprint and track record in the area.

Commission rates typically range from 1.55% to 2.7%, depending on the agent and what’s included. Comparing both performance and fee structures can help you find someone who's well-suited to your needs, and set them up for a successful result.

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