Thinking about buying your first home in Kogarah (2217)? This page brings together 17 data cards from NSW government, the ABS, Transport for NSW, and Domain auction results to help you decide if Kogarah 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 Kogarah a good suburb to buy in 2026?
Kogarah (2217) 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
Kogarah suits a younger buyer, median age 35, who wants inner-south convenience without paying inner-city prices for a unit. At $720,000 for a median unit, it is one of the more accessible entry points along the T4 line, with 80 transport options within 1.6 kilometres and a 22-minute off-peak drive to the CBD. The walkability score sits at the 73rd percentile in Sydney, and four nearby supermarkets plus 31 cafes mean you can live comfortably without a car.
Who would not love it
Families chasing a house will find slim pickings. Separate houses make up just 21 per cent of the suburb's stock, and the median house price sits at $1,900,000, up 18 per cent year-on-year, which is a steep ask for what is largely a flat-heavy suburb. The composite family grade is C+, and with only one gym within 1.6 kilometres and a lifestyle grade of C+, buyers who prioritise active amenity or space will likely feel the pinch quickly.
What to verify before you bid
- Unit prices fell 4.0 per cent year-on-year across 407 sales. Before bidding, review the specific strata plan's financials, sinking fund balance, and any history of special levies, as a soft market can mask deferred building maintenance. - The "safe insufficient" Stickybeak grade warrants a direct check with Georges River Council on any local crime or infrastructure concerns not captured in the data block. - Confirm your eligibility for the First Home Buyer Assistance Scheme. At $720,000 for a unit, you may qualify for a concession, but the data flags house purchases as not eligible.
Refreshed fortnightly; last refresh 12 May 2026. Verify any specific fact against its source card below.
SAFETY
Will I feel safe and comfortable in Kogarah?
BOCSAR · KOGARAH 2217
Recorded incidents reported to police
12-month rolling total at suburb level, indexed against Greater Sydney.
RATE PER 100K9,12512 mo to Dec 2025
VS GREATER SYDNEY+14%Above Sydney average
5-YR TREND (LGA)Georges River
Within LGA: Georges River
TOP OFFENCE CATEGORIES
AGAINST JUSTICE PROCEDURES42%424 reports
THEFT31%308 reports
TRANSPORT REGULATORY OFFENCES27%274 reports
ASSAULT SPLIT (DOMESTIC VS NON-DOMESTIC)
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FLAGGED47%
NON-DOMESTIC53%
Across 130 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 Kogarah
21
GoodAQI · NSW DCCEEW
13:07 AEST
Earlwood station · 6.2 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. 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.
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.
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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.
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.
