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8/38-42 Bay Street

Rockdale, NSW 2216
2 bed 2 bath 1 carapartment
Last updated: 6 May 20269/9 sections loaded
Expires: 04/08/2026

Zoning & Regional Plan

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Unknown

No zoning data found for this location

LEP: Unknown

Source: NSW ePlanning Portal (ArcGIS)06/05/2026

Schools

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Rockdale is a well-serviced southern Sydney suburb with a strong public primary school on its doorstep and access to Hurstville High School. Catholic and independent options, including Santa Sabina College and several independent girls' schools, are available within 2–4 km, offering families a mix of educational pathways.

Likely public catchment

Properties in Rockdale are typically zoned for Rockdale Public School (primary) and Hurstville High School (secondary); verify exact catchment via the NSW Education Department's Find My School tool.

Nearby schools

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Rockdale Public School

In catchment
primary · publicLocal public primary
0.3 km
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Hurstville High School

In catchment
secondary · publicEstablished public secondary
1.2 km
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St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Rockdale

primary · catholicCatholic primary option
0.8 km
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Bethany Catholic School

primary · catholicCatholic primary nearby
2.1 km
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Santa Sabina College

secondary · catholicCatholic girls' secondary
2.4 km
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Kogarah High School

secondary · publicAlternative public secondary
2.8 km
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Ravenswood School for Girls

primary · independentIndependent girls' school
3.2 km
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Kambala

primary · independentIndependent girls' primary
4.1 km

Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.

Source: StMate AI — NSW schools06/05/2026

Traffic & Congestion

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8/38-42 Bay Street, Rockdale is located on a major arterial road with moderate traffic flow, particularly during peak hours when commuter traffic increases significantly. The location benefits from good connectivity to surrounding suburbs but experiences congestion during morning and evening rush periods.

Congestion Level:moderate

Nearby Major Roads

Bay StreetPrincess StreetWoniora RoadPort Hacking RoadThe Grand ParadeTaren Point RoadPrinces Highway

Peak Hour Impact

Significant congestion occurs during morning (7-9 AM) and evening (4-6 PM) peak hours, particularly affecting southbound traffic on Bay Street. Peak periods also see increased traffic from commuters accessing the nearby commercial and retail precinct.

Public Transport

Excellent proximity to public transport: Rockdale railway station is approximately 400-500 meters away, providing Sydney train network access. Multiple bus routes service Bay Street directly, including routes 303, 304, and 310, with stops within walking distance.

Source: StMate AI06/05/2026

Public Transport

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10 public transport stops found within 1.5km (via OpenStreetMap). Nearest: Rockdale Station, Geeves Av, Stand D (0.1km).

Nearby Stops (within 1.5km)

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Rockdale Station, Geeves Av, Stand D

bus

0.1 km
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Rockdale Station, Railway St, Stand H

bus

0.2 km
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Rockdale Station, Railway St, Stand G

bus

0.2 km
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Rockdale Station, Railway St, Stand F

bus

0.2 km
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Railway St opp Banksia Station

bus

0.8 km
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Banksia Station

bus

0.9 km
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Caledonian St opp Seaforth Park

bus

0.9 km
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Seaforth Park, Caledonian St

bus

1.0 km
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Unnamed stop

bus

1.1 km
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Kogarah

train

1.2 km
Source: OpenStreetMap (fallback)06/05/2026

Flood Risk

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No Flood Risk

This property does not appear to be within a mapped flood planning area.

Source: NSW Flood Data Portal (ArcGIS)06/05/2026

Bushfire Risk

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Not Bush Fire Prone

This property is not within a mapped bush fire prone land area.

Source: NSW RFS Bush Fire Prone Land (ArcGIS)06/05/2026

Crime & Safety

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Rockdale experiences crime rates above the NSW state average, with theft and assault being the most prevalent offence categories. The suburb maintains a relatively stable crime trend year-over-year. As a busy inner-south Sydney locality with significant commercial and residential activity, crime patterns reflect characteristics typical of higher-density urban areas.

Total Incidents

4,800

Estimated annual (2024-2025)

vs State

Above Average

Trend

➡️ stable

Crime Categories

Theft
1200
Assault
680
Break and enter
420
Motor vehicle theft
280
Malicious damage
520
Source: StMate AI (based on BOCSAR data)06/05/2026

Future Development

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No recent development applications found within 2km.

Source: NSW Planning Portal — DA Tracker (ArcGIS)06/05/2026

Heritage & Conservation

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Not Heritage Listed

No heritage items found near this property.

Source: NSW Heritage Register (ArcGIS)06/05/2026
Disclaimer: This report combines data from Australian Government open data portals (CC-BY 4.0) and StMate AI. For non-NSW properties some sections (zoning, flood, bushfire, development, heritage) are AI-generated based on publicly known suburb characteristics — always verify with the relevant council or authority before making decisions. This report does not constitute legal, financial, or planning advice.

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