Bexley North, NSW: suburb profile

The population of Bexley North NSW is 4,281 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Bexley North is $735 per week ($38,220 per year). Median rent in Bexley North is $450 per week ($1,950 per month). Bexley North has a median age of 42 years, older than the national median of 38. Bexley North has a population density of 3,476 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Bexley North is China. The most common religion is Eastern Orthodox (23.5% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Greek. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bexley North is $2,800.

There were 19 recorded offences in Bexley North in 2025-26, a rate of 4 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (7 offences).

Population
4,281
Census 2021
Median income
$735/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$450/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
42years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au), 2025-26.

Bexley North vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in Bexley North is $735 a week, 4% below the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 1,223rd of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $450 a week, $65 more than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 23.8% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 42, 1 year younger than in the typical NSW suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureBexley NorthTypical NSWDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$735/wk$765/wk −4%$766/wk
Household income$1,894/wk$1,704/wk +11%$1,637/wk
Rent$450/wk$385/wk +17%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,800/mo$1,965/mo +42%$1,733/mo
Median age4243 −1 yrs42
Rent share of household income23.8%22.6% +1.2 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Bexley North, the typical NSW suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Bexley North Population

4,281 residents at the 2021 Census.

Bexley North Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$735/wk
$38,220 per year
Ranked 4,828 of 14,663
Median Rent
$450/wk
$1,950 per month
Ranked 1,049 of 14,663
Median Age
42years
4 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$2,800/mo
Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.9 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Bexley North Rent Prices & Affordability

24% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,894/wk
Median rent $450/wk
Rent to income 23.8%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Bexley North against your income

About $8,207 a month
Median rent $450/wk
Left after rent $1,444/wk
Rent share 23.8%

Bexley North Schools

51
schools nearby
30
government
1064
avg ICSEA score
21,868
total students
St George Christian School Independent
Combined · K-12 · 845 students
1159
ICSEA
St George Girls High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 908 students
1148
ICSEA
Danebank - An Anglican School for Girls Independent
Combined · K-12 · 1,043 students
1146
ICSEA
Sydney Technical High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 907 students
1136
ICSEA
St Mary and St Mina's Coptic Orthodox College Independent
Primary · K-12 · 372 students
1123
ICSEA
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 416 students
1117
ICSEA
Hurstville Adventist School Independent
Primary · K-6 · 166 students
1114
ICSEA
Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 439 students
1113
ICSEA
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 374 students
1110
ICSEA
St Declan's Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 539 students
1108
ICSEA
Earlwood Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 600 students
1107
ICSEA
Hurstville Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 1,048 students
1102
ICSEA
St Ursula's College Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,110 students
1095
ICSEA
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 204 students
1092
ICSEA
Arkana College Independent
Primary · K-6 · 231 students
1092
ICSEA

Showing 15 of 51 schools.

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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People in Bexley North

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.6% (2,124) Female 50.4% (2,162)

Population Density

3,476
people per km²
4,281 people · 1.2 km²

Households

2.7
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$2,329
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

China
6.6%
Greece
5.5%
Lebanon
2.6%
Hong Kong
2.0%
Vietnam
1.7%
Philippines
1.5%
New Zealand
1.2%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Greek
16.0%
Cantonese
6.4%
Arabic
6.0%
Mandarin
5.9%
Vietnamese
2.0%
Italian
1.6%
Macedonian
1.4%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

Greek
21.3%
Chinese
16.4%
Australian
14.6%
English
12.6%
Lebanese
6.7%
Italian
6.0%
Irish
5.0%
Scottish
2.7%
Vietnamese
2.6%
Filipino
2.5%
Macedonian
2.1%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

Eastern Orthodox
23.5%
No religion
23.3%
Catholic
21.1%
Islam
6.9%
Not stated
6.2%
Anglican
4.7%
Buddhism
4.2%
Christian (other)
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

1.3%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
51.0% 1,803
Separated
3.4% 120
Divorced
7.8% 276
Widowed
6.0% 213
Never married
31.7% 1,122

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
41.4%
Couple: no children under 15
23.3%
Couple: no children
20.3%
One parent: no children under 15
9.1%
One parent: children under 15
5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
23.8%
2 persons
27.6%
3 persons
17.7%
4 persons
19.6%
5 persons
7.7%
6+ persons
3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Bexley North

Housing Tenure

Of the 1,505 occupied private dwellings in Bexley North at the 2021 Census, 29.5% were rented, 38.5% owned outright and 28.6% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
2.2% 33 dwellings
Owned outright
38.5% 580 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
28.6% 430 dwellings
Rented
29.5% 444 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.4% 21 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
86.3%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
8.1%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
7.1%
2 bedrooms
22.4%
3 bedrooms
39.7%
4 bedrooms
22.2%
5 bedrooms
6.7%
6+ bedrooms
1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
9.1%
$300-$449/mo
1.7%
$450-$599/mo
1.0%
$600-$799/mo
2.8%
$800-$999/mo
4.2%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
8.4%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
10.5%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
24.4%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
11.1%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
26.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
13.2%
1 vehicle
39.8%
2 vehicles
31.4%
3 vehicles
9.9%
4+ vehicles
5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Bexley North

Employment

Employed full-time
33.8% 1,067 people
Employed part-time
17.6% 554 people
Unemployed
3.3% 103 people
Not in labour force
45.3% 1,430 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals
38.1%
Managers
16.7%
Clerical & Administrative
14.8%
Technicians & Trade Workers
10.8%
Community & Personal Service
6.5%
Sales Workers
5.6%
Labourers
4.3%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
3.0%
$1-$149/wk
0.4%
$150-$299/wk
1.4%
$300-$399/wk
3.7%
$400-$499/wk
6.0%
$500-$649/wk
4.4%
$650-$799/wk
7.0%
$800-$999/wk
4.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
5.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.8%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
10.3%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
6.8%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
6.7%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
5.1%
$4,000+/wk
18.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
12.8%
$1-$149/wk
3.9%
$150-$299/wk
6.0%
$300-$399/wk
5.9%
$400-$499/wk
4.1%
$500-$649/wk
3.7%
$650-$799/wk
7.5%
$800-$999/wk
8.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.9%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
10.6%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
2.5%
$3,500+/wk
4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
61.2%
Did not go to work
22.4%
Train
7.2%
Car (passenger)
3.8%
Bus
1.8%
Walked only
1.5%
Other
1.0%
Truck
0.8%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
76.7%
Year 10 or equivalent
15.9%
Year 11 or equivalent
4.4%
Year 9 or equivalent
3.0%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
41.4%
Certificate III/IV
20.6%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
19.9%
Postgraduate Degree
12.9%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
3.0%
Certificate I/II
2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
28.9%
Engineering
13.6%
Society & Culture
12.6%
Health
10.6%
Education
8.1%
Architecture & Building
6.2%
Creative Arts
5.8%
Information Technology
4.8%
Natural & Physical Sciences
4.5%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
3.4%
Agriculture & Environment
1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
26.7%
Secondary: Government
16.4%
Secondary: Catholic
14.7%
Vocational Education
12.2%
Primary: Catholic
11.0%
Pre-school
10.9%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
4.2%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
88.4%
Has need for assistance
6.6%
Need for assistance not stated
5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
260
Diabetes
137
Asthma
111
Heart disease
102
Arthritis
100
Lung condition
57
Cancer
48
Stroke
38
Kidney disease
36
Dementia
9

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
14.9% 498
Did not provide
85.1% 2,850

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
9.5% 318
Not a volunteer
90.5% 3,045

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.3% 9
Current ADF: Reserves
0.2% 6
Previously served
0.8% 28
Never served
98.7% 3,332

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
32.5%
1 child
15.3%
2 children
30.7%
3 children
14.4%
4 children
5.7%
5+ children
1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
12
1951: 1960
109
1961: 1970
227
1971: 1980
198
1981: 1990
305
1991: 2000
249
2001: 2010
204
2011: 2015
121
2016
35
2017
34
2018
38
2019
28
2020
11
2021
12

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

10.1%
moved in the last year
29.1%
moved in the last 5 years
5.2%
unemployment rate (Census)
54.9%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
3,636
Moved from NSW
296
Moved: same area (SA2)
56
Moved from overseas
24
Moved from VIC
15
Moved from ACT
5

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
19.0%
5: 14 hours
26.3%
15: 29 hours
13.9%
30+ hours
9.8%
Did not do domestic work
31.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
92.9%
Step family: no other children
4.1%
Blended family: no other children
2.2%
Intact family: other children present
0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Bexley North Crime Statistics

19 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Theft
7
Assault
3
Sexual Offences
2
Other Against Property
2
Traffic
2
Other Against Person
1
Property Damage
1
Drug Offences
1

Total offences by year

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au).

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Suburbs near Bexley North

The closest suburb to Bexley North is Bexley, 1.1 km away.

Bexley
1.1 km away · income $735/wk · rent $470/wk
Bardwell Park
1.2 km away · income $916/wk · rent $550/wk
Kingsgrove
1.5 km away · income $716/wk · rent $500/wk
Bardwell Valley
1.5 km away · income $793/wk · rent $550/wk
Clemton Park
2.2 km away · income $634/wk · rent $264/wk
Earlwood
2.4 km away · income $837/wk · rent $570/wk

Frequently Asked Questions About Bexley North

What is the population of Bexley North NSW?

The population of Bexley North NSW is 4,281 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 3,476 people per km². Bexley North is ranked #1,799 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Bexley North?

The median personal income in Bexley North NSW is $735 per week, or $38,220 per year. The median household income is $1,894 per week. Family income is $2,329 per week. Bexley North is ranked #4,828 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Bexley North?

Median rent in Bexley North NSW is $450 per week ($1,950 per month). Rent represents 23.8% of household income, which is considered affordable. Bexley North ranks #1,049 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Bexley North?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bexley North NSW is $2,800. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Bexley North?

The median age in Bexley North NSW is 42 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Bexley North a good suburb to live in?

Bexley North is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 4,281. The median income is $735/wk, which is below the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (23.8% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 10334. All dollar figures in AUD.