KOGARAH

Sydney South
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House Median
This suburb $2,275,000
Sydney average $1,750,000
Unit Median
This suburb $795,000
Sydney average $840,000
Safety Index
Crime rate 7,322
NSW average 6,635
Chinese Population
This suburb 16.4%
NSW average 5%
Population
Total 16,416
Density 6,325.0/km²
Region Info
Region Sydney South
State New South Wales

KOGARAH Property Overview

Purchase Prices (2025 Q2)
House Median $2,275,000
House Sales Volume 35 sales
Unit Median $795,000
Unit Sales Volume 143 sales
Rental Prices (Weekly)
2 Bed House $713/wk
3 Bed House $865/wk
2 Bed Unit $720/wk
3 Bed Unit $865/wk
Data source: NSW Rent and Sales Report 2025 Q2/Q3

KOGARAH Safety Index

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) September 2025
Slightly Above Average
Crime rate: 7,322 per 100,000 Above NSW average (6,635)
1.10x
vs NSW Average

Crime Rate Comparison

KOGARAH 7,322/100k
NSW Average 6,635/100k

Safety Tips

KOGARAH has a crime rate above the NSW average. It's recommended to be mindful of personal and property security, avoid walking alone late at night, and keep valuables secured.

KOGARAH Community Profile

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Population Overview

16,416
Total Population
6,325
people/km² density
16.4%
Chinese Population
Well above average

Major Ethnicities

1
China
2,700 people
16.5%
2
England
1,746 people
10.6%
3
Australia
1,547 people
9.4%
4
Greece
1,099 people
6.7%
5
India
1,027 people
6.3%

Transport

18.6 km
to Sydney CBD
27 min
drive to CBD
43 min
transit to CBD
Has Station
in this suburb

Local Schools (4)

Selective (1)

St George Girls High School

Details
83.4 score Year 7-12 Girls

Public (3)

Kogarah High School

Details
53.1 score Year 6-12 Co-ed

Moorefield Girls High School

Details
50.5 score Year 7-12 Girls

James Cook Boys High School

Details
Year 7-12 Boys

KOGARAH Neighbouring Suburbs

Property data: © NSW Government (2025 Q2) | 6 neighbouring suburbs

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About KOGARAH

Kogarah is located in Southern Sydney, approximately 18.6km from CBD, about 43 minutes by public transport. According to ABS 2021 Census, the population is 16,416 with a density of 6325 people/km².

Property: According to NSW Rent and Sales Report (Nov 2025), house median $2,275,000, above Sydney average; unit median $795,000, on par with Sydney average.

Education: According to NESA 2025 HSC results, government school Kogarah High School has 24 Distinguished Achievers; selective school St George Girls High School has 249.

Safety: According to NSW BOCSAR 2025 data, crime rate is 7322 per 100,000, 1.10x the NSW average, safety level close to NSW average.

Demographics: Chinese comprises 16.45%, the largest ethnic group, followed by English (10.64%) and Australian (9.42%), has a notable Chinese community.

Transport: Has a train station.

Frequently Asked Questions

According to NSW Government Rent and Sales Report (November 2025), Kogarah has a house median of $2,275,000 and unit median of $795,000. Property prices are slightly above Sydney median, an upper-middle market area.

According to NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (September 2025), Kogarah has a crime rate of 7322 per 100,000, which is 1.10x the NSW average (6635). Close to NSW average, moderate safety.

Government schools: Kogarah High School, 2024 HSC results: 24 Distinguished Achievers, 1 All Rounders, AU Guide Score 53.1. Selective schools: St George Girls High School, 2024 HSC results: 249 Distinguished Achievers, 6 All Rounders, 1 Top Achievers, AU Guide Score 83.4. Catholic schools: Marist College Kogarah, 2024 HSC results: 92 Distinguished Achievers, 3 All Rounders, AU Guide Score 69.8 (neighbouring suburb). Independent schools: St Mary and St Mina's Coptic Orthodox College, 2024 HSC results: 35 Distinguished Achievers, AU Guide Score 62.8 (neighbouring suburb).

According to ABS 2021 Census, Kogarah has a population of 16,416, with Chinese comprising 16.40%. Moderate Chinese population with established community presence. Main ethnic groups: Chinese (16.45%), English (10.64%), Aust (9.42%), Greek (6.70%), Indian (6.26%).

Kogarah is approximately 18.6km from Sydney CBD, about 27 minutes by car or 43 minutes by public transport. This suburb has a train station on the T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line line(s). Middle ring suburb, reasonably convenient commute.