Thinking about buying your first home in Bexley (2207)? This page brings together 17 data cards from NSW government, the ABS, Transport for NSW, and Domain auction results to help you decide if Bexley is the right fit. The analysis covers affordability and FHB scheme eligibility, schools and childcare, dealbreakers like flood and bushfire, and how the suburb is changing. Jump between the four sections using the sticky navigation, or scroll through the full analysis below.
Is Bexley a good suburb to buy in 2026?
Bexley (2207) scores a Stickybeak Grade across safety, family fit, financial picture, and lifestyle. Scroll down for the full 17-card analysis, or use the section navigation to jump to what matters most.
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The verdict
Who it is for
Bexley suits established families and upsizers who can comfortably clear the $1,715,000 house median without relying on first home buyer stamp duty concessions, which do not apply here. The suburb is 71% owner-occupied, skews toward the mid-forties in age, and has Sydney Technical High School in the postcode, a genuine drawcard for families with academically motivated teenagers. The public school ICSEA mean of 1068 is solid, and 39 childcare services within 5 km gives younger families real options.
Who would not love it
First home buyers are priced out at the house level and the unit median of $730,000 has grown only 0.8% over the past year, which tells you something about demand at that end. Walkability sits at the 32nd percentile in Sydney, so if you do not drive, daily life will feel effortful. There are no medical services recorded within 1.6 km, only two cafes, and the composite Stickybeak grade is a C. The lifestyle and safety grades do not flatter the suburb either.
What to verify before you bid
- The financial grade is listed as insufficient, meaning the data could not fully assess value at the $1,715,000 median. Get an independent valuation and compare recent comparable sales carefully before committing. - With no medical amenity flagged within 1.6 km, confirm the nearest GP and pharmacy before you settle on a street, particularly if you have young children or older dependants. - Check the specific lot against Bayside Council flood and stormwater maps. The safe grade is also listed as insufficient, which warrants a Section 10.7 planning certificate on any property you are serious about.
Refreshed fortnightly; last refresh 12 May 2026. Verify any specific fact against its source card below.
SAFETY
Will I feel safe and comfortable in Bexley?
BOCSAR · BEXLEY 2207
Recorded incidents reported to police
12-month rolling total at suburb level, indexed against Greater Sydney.
RATE PER 100K2,82012 mo to Dec 2025
VS GREATER SYDNEY−65%Below Sydney average
5-YR TREND (LGA)Bayside
Within LGA: Bayside
TOP OFFENCE CATEGORIES
THEFT57%182 reports
ASSAULT23%73 reports
INTIMIDATION, STALKING AND HARASSMENT20%64 reports
ASSAULT SPLIT (DOMESTIC VS NON-DOMESTIC)
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FLAGGED60%
NON-DOMESTIC40%
Across 70 assault reports in this window.
DV-flagged assault has risen statewide as reporting has improved. Compare with caution to suburbs whose population has changed materially.
BOCSAR Recorded Criminal Incidents · Updated March 2026 · CC BY 4.0
Air quality
Air quality in Bexley
22
GoodAQI · NSW DCCEEW
14:18 AEST
Earlwood station · 3.8 km from centroid
12-month median:AQI 30 · Good
Air quality is generally safe for outdoor activity.
Pollutants
nearest station
PM2.5i
5.5µg/m³
24-hr avg
PM10i
9.2µg/m³
24-hr avg
NO₂i
0.6pphm
1hr reading
AQI · last 12 months · daily mean
Earlwood station · 365 daily points
Source: NSW DCCEEW Air Quality API↗ (CC BY 4.0). Historical data updated weekly; live readings cached 60 minutes.
Median weekly rent from lodged bonds. Sep 2025. Based on 47 new bond lodgements this quarter.
Rents here sit around the Sydney middle. A balance of rental stock and owner-occupier demand.
Median weekly rent · Unit · 2 bed
$620per week
Sep 2025 · 47 bonds lodged
Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters
Nearby suburbs · same combination
Kingsgrove2208
$600▼$20
2.1 km away
Earlwood2206
$690▲$70
2.6 km away
Arncliffe2205
$860▲$240
2.7 km away
Brighton-Le-Sands2216
$685▲$65
2.7 km away
NSW DCJ Rental Bond Board↗ · Sep 2025 · CC BY. Cells with 10 or fewer bond lodgements are suppressed; cells with 30 or fewer have the bond count suppressed but rent published. Figures are transacted rents, not asking rents.
DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE · NSW PLANNING PORTAL · 2207
What’s in the pipeline
NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2207. Expected back by Q3 2026.
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Also in Bayside
Comparing suburbs in the same area can sharpen your decision. Browse suburb insights for other Bayside postcodes, or explore the full Bayside suburb index.
Bexley is the primary suburb with postcode 2207 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Bexley is the main locality.
Which local government area is Bexley in?
Bexley (2207) is located in the Bayside local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Bexley?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Bexley (2207) covering affordability (median sale prices, rental yield, first home buyer eligibility), lifestyle (schools, childcare, walkability, commute times), risk factors (flood zones, bushfire prone land, air quality, traffic volume), and suburb growth signals (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics).
Is Bexley flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Bexley. Check the Dealbreakers section on this page for the latest NSW flood zone mapping sourced from official state government data. Always verify at the property level with a Section 10.7 certificate before purchasing.
What are the best schools near Bexley?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Bexley (2207), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Bexley (2207) eligible for the First Home Buyer scheme?
The First Home Buyer eligibility card on this page shows which NSW and federal government schemes — including the First Home Guarantee, stamp duty exemptions, and the First Home Super Saver scheme — apply to purchases in Bexley (2207). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Bexley changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Bexley (2207) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.
