What suburb is postcode 2217?

Kogarah is the primary suburb with postcode 2217 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Kogarah is the main locality.

Which local government area is Kogarah in?

Kogarah (2217) is located in the Georges River local government area in New South Wales.

What data does Stickybeak show for Kogarah?

Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Kogarah (2217) 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 Kogarah flood prone?

Flood risk varies street by street in Kogarah. 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 Kogarah?

The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Kogarah (2217), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.

Is Kogarah (2217) 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 Kogarah (2217). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.

How is Kogarah changing?

The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Kogarah (2217) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.

Kogarah 2217 suburb insights

Located in the Georges River council area, Kogarah (2217) is one of greater Sydney's residential suburbs covered by Stickybeak's property analysis tool. The 16 data cards on this page address four questions every buyer should ask: whether you can afford the suburb (median prices, rental yield, first home buyer schemes), what life would be like there (schools, childcare, walkability, commute to the CBD), whether there are any dealbreakers (flood risk, bushfire zones, air quality, traffic), and how Kogarah is likely to change over time (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics). Data is drawn from NSW Planning, Transport for NSW, the ABS, and other authoritative government sources. Use the sticky navigation bar at the top to move directly between sections.

Last refreshed April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.

All data has limits. See our data caveats.

Can I afford Kogarah?

Serviceability check

What would a typical mortgage look like in Kogarah? Based on the suburb median of $720,000 (units) and the local median household income.

Monthly repayment

$3,554/mo

6.3% variable · Apr 2026

Repayment-to-income

43.1%

Tight

Loan assumptions

$576,000 loan

20% deposit ($144,000)

30-year P&I

Repayments here would take 43% of the typical local household's gross income. Possible, but tight.

Repayment burden vs Sydney median income

Kogarah43.1%

Sydney median income39.6%

30% stress line

Assumes a 20% deposit and a 30-year P&I owner-occupier loan at the current Sydney variable rate. Your actual rate, deposit, and income will differ.

Sources: RBA Table F6 (rate), ABS Census 2021 G02 (income), suburb median sale.

Can I afford Kogarah?

Rental market in Kogarah

Median weekly rent from lodged bonds. Sep 2025. Based on 214 new bond lodgements this quarter.

Rents here are at the higher end for Sydney. Higher holding costs for investors; higher savings pressure for renters.

Median weekly rent · Unit · 2 bed

$720per week

Sep 2025 · 214 bonds lodged

Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters

Nearby suburbs · same combination

Brighton-Le-Sands2216

$685▼$35

2.2 km away

Sans Souci2219

$650▼$70

2.5 km away

Bardwell Park2207

$620▼$100

3.1 km away

Hurstville2220

$750▲$30

3.4 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.

Source: ABS Census 2021, Postal Areas (CC BY 4.0).

Any dealbreakers?

Air quality in Kogarah

FairAQI · NSW DCCEEW

01:53 AEST

Earlwood station · 6.2 km from centroid

12-month median: AQI 30 · Good

Air quality is acceptable but sensitive groups may notice effects.

Pollutants

nearest station

PM2.5i

7.5µg/m³

24-hr avg

PM10i

19.8µg/m³

24-hr avg

NO₂i

0.9pphm

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.

View dealbreakers as a standalone report →

DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE · NSW PLANNING PORTAL · 2217

What’s in the pipeline

NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2217. Expected back by Q3 2026.

How might Kogarah change?

Investor activity in Kogarah

2217 · ATO Taxation Statistics · ~18-month lag

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics (CC BY 2.5 AU).

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Compare Kogarah with another suburb

Also in Georges River

Comparing suburbs in the same area can sharpen your decision. Browse suburb insights for other Georges River postcodes, or explore the full Georges River suburb index.

Beverly Hills 2209 Hurstville 2220 Kingsgrove 2208 Connells Point 2221

Other Inner South suburbs

Chippendale 2008 Cronulla 2230 Hurstville 2220 Sutherland 2232 Ultimo 2007

Frequently asked questions

What suburb is postcode 2217?: Kogarah is the primary suburb with postcode 2217 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Kogarah is the main locality.
Which local government area is Kogarah in?: Kogarah (2217) is located in the Georges River local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Kogarah?: Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Kogarah (2217) 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 Kogarah flood prone?: Flood risk varies street by street in Kogarah. 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 Kogarah?: The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Kogarah (2217), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Kogarah (2217) 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 Kogarah (2217). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Kogarah changing?: The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Kogarah (2217) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.

Explore Kogarah in depth

Dig deeper into specific topics for Kogarah 2217: see flood risk, schools, walkability, and rental market as standalone pages. Or browse the full Georges River suburb index to compare nearby options.