Thinking about buying your first home in Gymea (2227)? This page brings together 17 data cards from NSW government, the ABS, Transport for NSW, and Domain auction results to help you decide if Gymea 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 Gymea a good suburb to buy in 2026?
Gymea (2227) 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
Gymea suits established families and upsizers who can comfortably clear the $1,831,000 house median without leaning on the First Home Buyer Assistance Scheme, which does not apply here. The SEIFA decile of 9 out of 10 signals a prosperous, stable neighbourhood, and the public secondary school scores an ICSEA of 1071, which is meaningfully above the national average. The median age of 39 and 66% owner-occupancy rate point to a settled, family-oriented community.
Who would not love it
First home buyers are priced out at both the house and unit level, and the FHBAS offers no relief. Walkability sits at the 28th percentile in Sydney, so if you rely on foot access to daily needs, this suburb will frustrate you. There are no gyms within 1.6 kilometres, only four nearby cafes, and 7.8% of the postcode sits on bushfire-prone land. The lifestyle grade of C-minus reflects these real limitations honestly.
What to verify before you bid
- Confirm the specific lot position relative to bushfire-prone land using the NSW Rural Fire Service Spatial Portal before committing, given 7.8% of the postcode carries that designation. - The composite Stickybeak grade is C and the safe category is flagged as insufficient, so commission an independent building and pest inspection and check council flood mapping for your specific address. - With 113 unit sales recorded and a modest 3.6% annual movement at the unit median of $932,000, review the strata records and sinking fund balance carefully before purchasing an apartment.
Refreshed fortnightly; last refresh 12 May 2026. Verify any specific fact against its source card below.
SAFETY
Will I feel safe and comfortable in Gymea?
BOCSAR · GYMEA 2227
Recorded incidents reported to police
12-month rolling total at suburb level, indexed against Greater Sydney.
RATE PER 100K4,55012 mo to Dec 2025
VS GREATER SYDNEY−43%Below Sydney average
5-YR TREND (LGA)Sutherland
Within LGA: Sutherland
TOP OFFENCE CATEGORIES
TRANSPORT REGULATORY OFFENCES38%79 reports
THEFT37%76 reports
ASSAULT25%51 reports
ASSAULT SPLIT (DOMESTIC VS NON-DOMESTIC)
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FLAGGED68%
NON-DOMESTIC32%
Across 47 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 Gymea
21
GoodAQI · NSW DCCEEW
12:03 AEST
Earlwood station · 14.6 km from centroid
12-month median:AQI 30 · Good
Air quality is generally safe for outdoor activity.
Pollutants
nearest station
PM2.5i
5.3µg/m³
24-hr avg
PM10i
10.5µg/m³
24-hr avg
NO₂i
2.1pphm
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. Bond count suppressed by DCJ (30 or fewer 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
Small sample
$645per week
Sep 2025 · bond count suppressed
Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters
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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 · 2227
What’s in the pipeline
NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2227. Expected back by Q3 2026.
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Also in Sutherland
Comparing suburbs in the same area can sharpen your decision. Browse suburb insights for other Sutherland postcodes, or explore the full Sutherland suburb index.
Gymea is the primary suburb with postcode 2227 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Gymea is the main locality.
Which local government area is Gymea in?
Gymea (2227) is located in the Sutherland local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Gymea?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Gymea (2227) 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 Gymea flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Gymea. 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 Gymea?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Gymea (2227), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Gymea (2227) 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 Gymea (2227). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Gymea changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Gymea (2227) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.
