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Little Bay 2036 suburb insights

Located in the Randwick council area, Little Bay (2036) 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 Little Bay 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.

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Affordability

Can I afford Little Bay?

Can I afford Little Bay?

Serviceability check

What would a typical mortgage look like in Little Bay? Based on the suburb median of $1,400,000 (units) and the local median household income.

Monthly repayment
$6,911/mo

6.3% variable · Apr 2026

Repayment-to-income
67.5%

Stretch

Loan assumptions
$1,120,000 loan
20% deposit ($280,000)
30-year P&I

At today's rate, repayments here would eat 67% of the typical local household's gross income. That is out of reach for most buyers.

Repayment burden vs Sydney median income
Little Bay67.5%
Sydney median income77.0%
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.

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Based on median prices and a 20% deposit at 6.27% variable.
Can I afford Little Bay?

Rental market in Little Bay

Median weekly rent from lodged bonds. Sep 2025. Based on 301 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
$1,050per week
Sep 2025 · 301 bonds lodged
Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters
Dec 22: $800 per week (104 bonds)Mar 23: $830 per week (152 bonds)Jun 23: $870 per week (170 bonds)Sep 23: $850 per week (263 bonds)Dec 23: $880 per week (157 bonds)Mar 24: $1,000 per week (227 bonds)Jun 24: $1,050 per week (257 bonds)Sep 24: $990 per week (438 bonds)Dec 24: $1,000 per week (206 bonds)Mar 25: $1,000 per week (246 bonds)Jun 25: $1,050 per week (192 bonds)Sep 25: $1,050 per week (301 bonds)Dec 22Jun 24Sep 25

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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.

Lifestyle

Little Bay Lifestyle

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

Dealbreakers

Any dealbreakers?

Any dealbreakers?

Air quality in Little Bay

46
FairAQI · NSW DCCEEW
04:12 AEST
Randwick station · 4.3 km from centroid
12-month median: AQI 31 · Good

Air quality is acceptable but sensitive groups may notice effects.

Pollutants
nearest station
PM2.5i
6.9µg/m³
24-hr avg
PM10i
23.0µg/m³
24-hr avg
NO₂i
0.2pphm
1hr reading
AQI · last 12 months · daily mean
Randwick station · 365 daily points
Source: NSW DCCEEW Air Quality API (CC BY 4.0). Historical data updated weekly; live readings cached 60 minutes.
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Change

How might Little Bay change?

DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE · NSW PLANNING PORTAL · 2036

What’s in the pipeline

NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2036. Expected back by Q3 2026.

NSW PLANNING PORTAL
How might Little Bay change?

Investor activity in Little Bay

2036 · ATO Taxation Statistics · ~18-month lag
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics (CC BY 2.5 AU).

What to do next

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Also in Randwick

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

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Frequently asked questions

What suburb is postcode 2036?
Little Bay is the primary suburb with postcode 2036 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Little Bay is the main locality.
Which local government area is Little Bay in?
Little Bay (2036) is located in the Randwick local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Little Bay?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Little Bay (2036) 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 Little Bay flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Little Bay. 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 Little Bay?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Little Bay (2036), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Little Bay (2036) 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 Little Bay (2036). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Little Bay changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Little Bay (2036) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.

Explore Little Bay in depth

Dig deeper into specific topics for Little Bay 2036: see flood risk, schools, walkability, and rental market as standalone pages. Or browse the full Randwick suburb index to compare nearby options.