Thinking about buying your first home in Bexley North (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 North 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 North a good suburb to buy in 2026?
Bexley North (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 North suits established families who already own property and are trading up within Sydney's inner south. The median house price of $1,828,000 sits well above first home buyer territory, and the FHBAS eligibility is not available at that level. The area is 67% owner-occupied, skews toward separate houses at 74%, and sits in SEIFA decile 8, suggesting a comfortable, settled demographic. Sydney Technical High School, a selective school, is a genuine drawcard for families with academically focused teenagers.
Who would not love it
First home buyers are priced out entirely at the house median, and the unit market offers little comfort, with the median sitting at $945,000 and values falling 4.5% over the past year on only 12 sales, a thin sample that makes that figure unreliable. Walkability is poor, ranked at the 32nd percentile in Sydney, with just two cafes and no medical services within 1.6 kilometres. If you want to walk to a GP or a decent coffee strip, this suburb will frustrate you.
What to verify before you bid
- The unit price drop of 4.5% is based on 12 sales. Request comparable sales data directly from the agent and check recent settlement prices on NSW Valuer General records before trusting the median. - Confirm the specific lot's bushfire-prone land status with Bayside Council. At 2.9% of the postcode, most properties are unaffected, but individual certificates vary. - Check proximity to medical services. The data records zero within 1.6 kilometres, so locate your nearest GP and specialist before committing.
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 North?
BOCSAR · BEXLEY NORTH 2207
Recorded incidents reported to police
12-month rolling total at suburb level, indexed against Greater Sydney.
RATE PER 100K2,52312 mo to Dec 2025
VS GREATER SYDNEY−69%Below Sydney average
5-YR TREND (LGA)Bayside
Within LGA: Bayside
TOP OFFENCE CATEGORIES
THEFT47%30 reports
ASSAULT33%21 reports
AGAINST JUSTICE PROCEDURES20%13 reports
ASSAULT SPLIT (DOMESTIC VS NON-DOMESTIC)
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FLAGGED71%
NON-DOMESTIC29%
Across 21 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 North
22
GoodAQI · NSW DCCEEW
14:21 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 North is the primary suburb with postcode 2207 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Bexley North is the main locality.
Which local government area is Bexley North in?
Bexley North (2207) is located in the Bayside local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Bexley North?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Bexley North (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 North flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Bexley North. 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 North?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Bexley North (2207), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Bexley North (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 North (2207). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Bexley North changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Bexley North (2207) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.
