Thinking about buying your first home in Sans Souci (2219)? This page brings together 17 data cards from NSW government, the ABS, Transport for NSW, and Domain auction results to help you decide if Sans Souci 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 Sans Souci a good suburb to buy in 2026?
Sans Souci (2219) 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
Sans Souci suits an established, higher-income household, likely a family or couple in their forties, who want a low-density waterside suburb with genuine park access. The 36 parks within 1.6 kilometres and clean air quality (AQI 30) support an outdoor lifestyle. Owner-occupancy sits at 70%, which signals a settled neighbourhood. The primary school ICSEA of 1060 is solid, though there is no public secondary school in the postcode, so you will need a plan for high school.
Who would not love it
First home buyers are locked out entirely. The $2,200,000 house median sits well above the First Home Buyer Assistance Scheme threshold, and the unit market has shed 13.3% in a year across 137 sales, which is a real concern for anyone buying into that segment now. Walkability is poor at the 21st percentile, with no supermarket within 1.6 kilometres, so car dependency is not optional. Anyone wanting a walkable, self-contained neighbourhood should look elsewhere.
What to verify before you bid
- The unit price fall of 13.3% year-on-year across a high volume of 137 sales warrants a close look at comparable recent sales and any oversupply in specific complexes before committing to a unit purchase. - Confirm your secondary schooling catchment, as there is no public high school in the postcode and private or out-of-area enrolment will add ongoing cost. - With only one medical service within 1.6 kilometres and no nearby supermarket, verify that the specific street you are buying on has acceptable access to daily essentials by car or otherwise.
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SAFETY
Will I feel safe and comfortable in Sans Souci?
BOCSAR · SANS SOUCI 2219
Recorded incidents reported to police
12-month rolling total at suburb level, indexed against Greater Sydney.
RATE PER 100K3,38712 mo to Dec 2025
VS GREATER SYDNEY−58%Below Sydney average
5-YR TREND (LGA)Bayside
Within LGA: Bayside
TOP OFFENCE CATEGORIES
THEFT58%117 reports
ASSAULT23%46 reports
INTIMIDATION, STALKING AND HARASSMENT19%39 reports
ASSAULT SPLIT (DOMESTIC VS NON-DOMESTIC)
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FLAGGED70%
NON-DOMESTIC30%
Across 44 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 Sans Souci
23
GoodAQI · NSW DCCEEW
13:50 AEST
Earlwood station · 8.7 km from centroid
12-month median:AQI 30 · Good
Air quality is generally safe for outdoor activity.
Pollutants
nearest station
PM2.5i
5.7µg/m³
24-hr avg
PM10i
10.3µg/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 49 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
$650per week
Sep 2025 · 49 bonds lodged
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 · 2219
What’s in the pipeline
NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2219. Expected back by Q3 2026.
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Sans Souci is the primary suburb with postcode 2219 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Sans Souci is the main locality.
Which local government area is Sans Souci in?
Sans Souci (2219) is located in the Bayside local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Sans Souci?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Sans Souci (2219) 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 Sans Souci flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Sans Souci. 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 Sans Souci?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Sans Souci (2219), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Sans Souci (2219) 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 Sans Souci (2219). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Sans Souci changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Sans Souci (2219) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.
