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Kogarah

POSTAL CODE: NSW, 2217
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Based on its average 5-year and quarterly capital gains, the suburb saw average growth in the long term.

The suburb also delivered a stronger performance in contrast to other Australian suburbs in terms of appreciation of property value. Investors saw the median home price rise to $1,900,000.

The upward trend in home prices in KOGARAH, 2217 averaged 4.79% per annum over a 3-year period.

Average weekly rents on listings have reached the $692.5 mark, reflecting a 1.9% increase in returns based on the current median price in KOGARAH.

An average of 4.67 real estate transactions take place per month in KOGARAH which translates to 56 per annum.

56 properties were sold in KOGARAH in 2016, making it the 310th most active market in NSW based on total real estate transactions.

KOGARAH, 2217 places 350th in Australia based on median property value growth during the quarter.

Surburb overview

Kogarah lies approximately 14 km south‑west of the Sydney central business district and falls under both Georges River and Bayside Councils.

The suburb recorded a population of 16,416 at the 2021 census, reflecting an increase of about 8.5 per cent since 2016, when the population was 15,124. The median age in Kogarah is around 37 years, with the 30–39 age group particularly prominent.

Approximately 33 per cent of residents were born in Australia, with large numbers originating from China, Nepal and other Asian countries, contributing to its multicultural identity. Less than half of households speak only English at home; other widely spoken languages include Mandarin, Greek, Nepali and Arabic.

Religious affiliations are varied, with notable proportions identifying as Catholic, No Religion, Eastern Orthodox and Muslim.

Public transport use is strong, with about 16.3 per cent of commuters using trains or buses, while 24.2 per cent drive to work and 8.9 per cent walk or cycle.

Kogarah railway station, on the T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line, lies 11.6 km from Central Station and handles around 15,044 entries and exits daily.

Commercial activity centres on Railway Parade and Bay Street, with the Kogarah Town Centre and local retail strips serving residents.

The suburb hosts cultural and health infrastructure, including St George Public Hospital and several heritage churches.

Educational institutions include Kogarah High School, serving years 7–12 with an enrolment of around 809 students, and various primary schools nearby.

Kogarah spans approximately 2.7 sq km and features 14 parks that cover nearly 15 per cent of its area.

Housing is diverse, comprising separate houses, townhouses and apartments, with households primarily being couples with children and median mortgage repayments between $1,800 and $2,399 per month.

Microburbs data indicate that Kogarah scores highly for cultural vibrancy and amenities, but has low convenience for public transport commuters compared to other Sydney suburbs.

 

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