Bexley

POSTAL CODE: NSW, 2207
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Based on its average 5-year and quarterly capital gains BEXLEY, 2207 saw average growth in the long term.

A survey of average capital gains or median home price increase in suburbs across the country shows that BEXLEY, 2207 obtained a 5.93% growth over a ten-year period. It ranks 2755th on our list of suburbs that property investors should look into.

BEXLEY, 2207 in NSW belongs to the local government area of Bayside (NSW).

BEXLEY, 2207 has a capital gain of 5.42% for the past year, which is lower than average compared to its 45.75% growth within a five-year period.

With the median home price in BEXLEY sitting at $1,800,000, and the average rent at $830, property owners could potentially earn a 2.4% increase in gross rental yield.

Figures from the previous quarter show that capital gains for real estate buyers in BEXLEY are low, as opposed to average gains per annum over the past five years.

Surburb overview

Bexley lies about 13 kilometres south‑west of the Sydney central business district within the Bayside Council area, with postcode 2207. The suburb recorded a population of 19,646 in the 2021 Census, with dwellings totalling 7,037 and an average household size of 2.9 persons. Residents had a median age of 40 years and a weekly household income of approximately $1,870.

Just over 52 per cent of residents were born in Australia; common overseas birthplaces included China (6.7 per cent), Lebanon (5.3 per cent), North Macedonia (3.8 per cent) and Greece (2.9 per cent). English only featured in around 38.2 per cent of homes, with Arabic at 13.2 per cent, Greek at 7.1 per cent, Macedonian at 6.3 per cent, Mandarin at 6.0 per cent and Cantonese at 5.1 per cent.

Employed residents using public transport to commute represented a modest share, while about two‑thirds used private vehicles on census day. Bexley lacks its train station; the nearest stations include Bexley North and Kogarah, both on the T8 Airport & South Line, approximately 11 to 13 km from Central. Transit Systems and U‑Go Mobility operate multiple bus routes along Forest Road through the suburb, offering connections to Rockdale, Hurstville, Marrickville and Sydney Airport.

Forest Road forms Bexley’s commercial spine, with small-scale retailers, an IGA supermarket, medical centres, cafes, restaurants and local services located near Shaw, Stoney Creek and Gladstone Streets. Local schools include Bexley Public School, Carlton Public School and catchments that include Sydney Technical High School as the nearest public secondary option. Health clinics, dental practices and allied health services operate along the main commercial strip and nearby Rockdale Town Centre, while Rockdale Hospital lies within accessible distance.

Parks cover nearly 12 per cent of Bexley’s approximately 4.3 square kilometres, including Bexley Park and recreational areas along Bardwell Creek and the Prime Minister’s Walk to Bexley Pool. Residents enjoy walking, family sport at local fields and green spaces, plus nearby golf at Bexley Golf Club in neighbouring suburbs.

The median sale price for houses stood around $1.84 million with units at approximately $ 825,000, while weekly median rent reached $800 for houses and $620 for units, yielding rental yields of around 2.7% and 4.3% respectively. Property value growth for houses exceeded 12 per cent annually, while unit growth remained moderate.

Demographically, Bexley contains a mix of couples with children, professionals and long‑term residents of diverse cultural backgrounds, supporting a stable community character with strong family presence. This suburb balances a residential streetscape setting with access to essential services, green spaces and public transport links via neighbouring train stations.

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