Gymea, NSW: suburb profile

The population of Gymea NSW is 8,219 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Gymea is $1,020 per week ($53,040 per year). Median rent in Gymea is $500 per week ($2,167 per month). Gymea has a median age of 39 years, older than the national median of 38. Gymea has a population density of 3,725 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Gymea is England. The most common religion is No religion (35.7% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Gymea is $2,600.

There were 95 recorded offences in Gymea in 2025-26, a rate of 12 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was traffic (21 offences).

Population
8,219
Census 2021
Median income
$1,020/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$500/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
39years
Census 2021

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

Gymea vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in Gymea is $1,020 a week, 33% above the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 332nd of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $500 a week, $115 more than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 24.4% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 39, 4 years 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.
MeasureGymeaTypical NSWDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$1,020/wk$765/wk +33%$766/wk
Household income$2,049/wk$1,704/wk +20%$1,637/wk
Rent$500/wk$385/wk +30%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,600/mo$1,965/mo +32%$1,733/mo
Median age3943 −4 yrs42
Rent share of household income24.4%22.6% +1.8 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 Gymea, the typical NSW suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Gymea Population

8,219 residents at the 2021 Census.

Gymea Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$1,020/wk
$53,040 per year
Ranked 1,100 of 14,663
Median Rent
$500/wk
$2,167 per month
Ranked 576 of 14,663
Median Age
39years
1 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$2,600/mo
Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.9 per bedroom

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

Gymea Rent Prices & Affordability

24% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $2,049/wk
Median rent $500/wk
Rent to income 24.4%

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

Median rent in Gymea against your income

About $8,879 a month
Median rent $500/wk
Left after rent $1,549/wk
Rent share 24.4%

Gymea Schools

32
schools nearby
25
government
1075
avg ICSEA score
13,575
total students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Como - Oyster Bay Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 414 students
1127
ICSEA
Sydney Montessori School Independent
Combined · K-11 · 147 students
1118
ICSEA
Grays Point Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 353 students
1113
ICSEA
St Catherine Labouré Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 596 students
1109
ICSEA
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 603 students
1106
ICSEA
Kareela Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 272 students
1102
ICSEA
Sutherland Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 344 students
1101
ICSEA
Oyster Bay Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 416 students
1098
ICSEA
Yowie Bay Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 329 students
1093
ICSEA
St Patrick's College Sutherland Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,227 students
1093
ICSEA
Kirrawee High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,185 students
1092
ICSEA
Gymea Bay Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 763 students
1091
ICSEA
Bonnet Bay Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 197 students
1090
ICSEA
Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School Miranda Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 396 students
1090
ICSEA
Laguna Street Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 440 students
1084
ICSEA

Showing 15 of 32 schools.

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

All schools near Gymea, with a map

Gymea Map

Gymea, New South Wales Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Gymea, New South Wales: 34.0360°S, 151.0834°E

Gymea Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (32)

People in Gymea

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.4% (3,979) Female 51.6% (4,243)

Population Density

3,725
people per km²
8,219 people · 2.2 km²

Households

2.5
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$2,514
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

England
4.0%
China
1.5%
New Zealand
1.5%
Philippines
1.0%
South Africa
0.6%
United States of America
0.5%
Italy
0.5%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

Mandarin
1.7%
Greek
1.4%
Cantonese
1.3%
Spanish
1.1%
Russian
1.1%
Italian
0.8%
Arabic
0.7%

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

Ancestry

English
37.7%
Australian
34.5%
Irish
13.4%
Scottish
9.2%
Italian
5.1%
Chinese
4.5%
German
3.4%
Greek
2.9%
Filipino
1.5%
Australian Aboriginal
1.4%
Dutch
1.4%

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

No religion
35.7%
Catholic
27.2%
Anglican
16.0%
Not stated
4.5%
Eastern Orthodox
3.6%
Uniting Church
1.9%
Buddhism
1.6%
Christian (other)
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

1.5%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
47.7% 3,183
Separated
3.3% 222
Divorced
9.6% 641
Widowed
5.4% 357
Never married
34.0% 2,268

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
43.9%
Couple: no children
25.8%
Couple: no children under 15
17.3%
One parent: children under 15
6.5%
One parent: no children under 15
6.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
26.8%
2 persons
33.0%
3 persons
16.5%
4 persons
16.4%
5 persons
5.5%
6+ persons
1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Gymea

Housing Tenure

Of the 3,238 occupied private dwellings in Gymea at the 2021 Census, 32.0% were rented, 32.7% owned outright and 33.5% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.1% 34 dwellings
Owned outright
32.7% 1,059 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
33.5% 1,085 dwellings
Rented
32.0% 1,035 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
0.8% 25 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
66.1%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
30.3%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
3.9%
2 bedrooms
33.5%
3 bedrooms
39.0%
4 bedrooms
18.2%
5 bedrooms
4.7%
6+ bedrooms
0.7%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
6.4%
$300-$449/mo
2.0%
$450-$599/mo
1.5%
$600-$799/mo
1.4%
$800-$999/mo
2.0%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
7.9%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
9.3%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
20.2%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
21.6%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
27.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
7.9%
1 vehicle
43.9%
2 vehicles
34.4%
3 vehicles
8.6%
4+ vehicles
5.2%

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

Work, income and education in Gymea

Employment

Employed full-time
41.9% 2,493 people
Employed part-time
21.1% 1,259 people
Unemployed
2.5% 151 people
Not in labour force
34.5% 2,053 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
31.3%
Managers
17.7%
Clerical & Administrative
14.9%
Technicians & Trade Workers
14.7%
Community & Personal Service
9.7%
Sales Workers
5.7%
Labourers
3.3%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
2.6%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.5%
$1-$149/wk
0.9%
$150-$299/wk
0.8%
$300-$399/wk
1.5%
$400-$499/wk
5.2%
$500-$649/wk
4.0%
$650-$799/wk
5.9%
$800-$999/wk
5.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
5.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.5%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
12.6%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
7.7%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
7.9%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
5.2%
$4,000+/wk
17.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
9.2%
$1-$149/wk
3.6%
$150-$299/wk
4.0%
$300-$399/wk
2.8%
$400-$499/wk
2.6%
$500-$649/wk
2.8%
$650-$799/wk
8.1%
$800-$999/wk
8.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.9%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
13.7%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
2.8%
$3,500+/wk
5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
62.4%
Did not go to work
22.6%
Train
5.5%
Car (passenger)
4.3%
Walked only
2.9%
Truck
0.8%
Other
0.5%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.5%
Bus
0.3%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.2%
Bicycle
0.1%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
66.6%
Year 10 or equivalent
24.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
5.2%
Year 9 or equivalent
4.2%

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
32.0%
Certificate III/IV
30.5%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
21.6%
Postgraduate Degree
9.6%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
3.8%
Certificate I/II
2.5%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
27.0%
Engineering
14.8%
Society & Culture
13.8%
Health
10.3%
Education
8.1%
Architecture & Building
7.8%
Creative Arts
5.5%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
4.7%
Information Technology
3.8%
Natural & Physical Sciences
2.9%
Agriculture & Environment
1.4%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
29.2%
Secondary: Government
22.9%
Pre-school
15.4%
Vocational Education
12.3%
Primary: Catholic
10.5%
Secondary: Catholic
5.6%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
2.3%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
1.9%

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
92.3%
Has need for assistance
4.3%
Need for assistance not stated
3.4%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
609
Asthma
273
Arthritis
244
Heart disease
208
Diabetes
175
Lung condition
120
Cancer
113
Kidney disease
72
Stroke
50
Dementia
16

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
12.1% 777
Did not provide
87.9% 5,626

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
12.8% 823
Not a volunteer
87.2% 5,593

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.3% 17
Current ADF: Reserves
0.1% 8
Previously served
2.4% 157
Never served
97.2% 6,263

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
33.9%
1 child
15.2%
2 children
30.8%
3 children
15.9%
4 children
3.9%
5+ children
0.4%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
19
1951: 1960
67
1961: 1970
155
1971: 1980
156
1981: 1990
220
1991: 2000
248
2001: 2010
411
2011: 2015
237
2016
37
2017
27
2018
37
2019
46
2020
20
2021
9

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

Population Mobility

15.3%
moved in the last year
42.6%
moved in the last 5 years
3.4%
unemployment rate (Census)
65.8%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
6,639
Moved from NSW
969
Moved: same area (SA2)
146
Moved from overseas
38
Moved from VIC
15
Moved from ACT
11
Moved from QLD
10

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
22.9%
5: 14 hours
31.3%
15: 29 hours
13.7%
30+ hours
8.7%
Did not do domestic work
23.4%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
87.7%
Step family: no other children
8.3%
Blended family: no other children
3.4%
Intact family: other children present
0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Gymea Crime Statistics

95 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Traffic
21
Assault
18
Other Against Property
16
Theft
14
Other Against Person
9
Drug Offences
7
Property Damage
6
Sexual Offences
4

Total offences by year

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

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Suburbs near Gymea

The closest suburb to Gymea is Kirrawee, 1.1 km away.

Kirrawee
1.1 km away · income $995/wk · rent $500/wk
Gymea Bay
1.5 km away · income $1,049/wk · rent $680/wk
Kareela
2.0 km away · income $983/wk · rent $695/wk
Miranda (NSW)
2.0 km away · income $917/wk · rent $488/wk
Grays Point
2.3 km away · income $1,083/wk · rent $630/wk
Yowie Bay
2.3 km away · income $1,085/wk · rent $750/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gymea

What is the population of Gymea NSW?

The population of Gymea NSW is 8,219 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 3,725 people per km². Gymea is ranked #855 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Gymea?

The median personal income in Gymea NSW is $1,020 per week, or $53,040 per year. The median household income is $2,049 per week. Family income is $2,514 per week. Gymea is ranked #1,100 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Gymea?

Median rent in Gymea NSW is $500 per week ($2,167 per month). Rent represents 24.4% of household income, which is considered affordable. Gymea ranks #576 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Gymea?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Gymea NSW is $2,600. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Gymea?

The median age in Gymea NSW is 39 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Gymea a good suburb to live in?

Gymea is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 8,219. The median income is $1,020/wk, which is above the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (24.4% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 11833. All dollar figures in AUD.