Oyster Bay
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Oyster Bay, NSW 2225.
About Oyster Bay
Welcome to Oyster Bay
Oyster Bay sits on the southern shore of the Georges River in Sydney's south, roughly 25 kilometres from the CBD, tucked between Como, Jannali, Kareela and Oatley in the Sutherland Shire. It's a quiet, leafy pocket built around the water, with much of the suburb's edge given over to bushland reserve and river frontage rather than through-traffic streets.
This is a suburb that suits families and downsizers who want space, water views and a slower pace without giving up proximity to Sydney. With a population of just 5,689 and a median age of 40, Oyster Bay has long been a settled, low-turnover area where people tend to stay put once they've found their spot.
Lifestyle & dining
Oyster Bay's lifestyle revolves around the water. Kangaroo Point and the surrounding reserves offer walking tracks, picnic spots and access to the Georges River for kayaking, fishing and boating, and many homes back directly onto bushland or water frontage. It's not a suburb built around a bustling café strip; instead, residents tend to head to nearby Jannali or Como for their coffee, shops and casual dining, while still coming home to the calm of Oyster Bay's tree-lined streets.
Shopping
Everyday shopping is handled by the small local strip and the larger centres just next door. Jannali station precinct and Como both offer supermarkets, specialty stores and takeaway options within a short drive, while Sutherland, a little further south, provides a fuller retail and dining hub for bigger shopping trips.
Getting around
Oyster Bay doesn't have its own train station, but Jannali and Como stations on the Illawarra line are both close by, giving residents a direct rail run into the CBD. Roads through the suburb are mostly quiet and residential, winding around the water's edge, and many locals rely on cars for the school run and connections to the Princes Highway, with buses also linking into the wider Sutherland Shire network.
Schools & families
Oyster Bay Public School anchors the suburb as the local primary option, drawing on the tight-knit, family-oriented character of the area. Families with older children typically look to high schools in neighbouring suburbs such as Jannali or Oatley, and the suburb's generous blocks, cul-de-sacs and waterside reserves make it a popular choice for those raising kids who want room to move.
Parks & recreation
The suburb's defining feature is its bushland and river reserves, with pockets of national park-style bush running down to the Georges River foreshore. These spaces are popular for walking, cycling and launching small boats, and they give Oyster Bay a genuinely outdoorsy feel that's hard to find much closer to the city.
The property market
Oyster Bay is a house-dominated market, with 89% of current listings being houses against just 4% each for apartments/units, land and townhouses — a mix that reflects the suburb's low-density, family-home character. The median house price sits at $1.90 million, with recent growth of -1.8%, suggesting the market has eased back slightly after a strong run, which may offer buyers a little more room to negotiate than in previous years. For those renting, the median asking rent is $1,150 per week, in keeping with the premium attached to riverside land and larger blocks in this part of the Sutherland Shire.
Market snapshot
Oyster Bay property market
Median sale price
$1.90m
House · 4 bed
Median rent
$1,150
per week
Gross rental yield
3.1%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$1.28m
Median
$1.90m
Premium
$3.39m
Days on market
36
Auction clearance
53%
Sold this year
33
Median sold price trend · House 4 bed
Compound growth +1.7% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Oyster Bay by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Oyster Bay, NSW 2225.
Population
5,689
residents (2021)
Median age
40
years
Household income
$3,137
median, per week
Median rent
$620
per week
Median mortgage
$3,190
per month
Mortgage / income
23%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Oyster Bay
Government school catchment
Recent results
Recently sold in Oyster Bay
$1.73m
16B Caravan Head Road
Sold ~July 2026
$1.30m
9/50-52 Georges River Crescent
Sold ~July 2026
$1.59m
125 Caravan Head Road
Sold ~July 2026
$1.80m
54 Short Street
Sold ~July 2026
$1.80m
56 Short Street
Sold ~June 2026
$1.27m
75-81 Caravan Head Road
Sold ~June 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Common questions
Oyster Bay suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Oyster Bay?
The median house price in Oyster Bay, NSW is $1.90m for a 4-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have fallen about 1.8%.
How much is rent in Oyster Bay?
The median weekly rent in Oyster Bay is around $1,150 per week.
Is Oyster Bay a good place to live?
Oyster Bay is a suburb in Southern Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. Oyster Bay is an established residential suburb in NSW, with a population of around 5,689 and 1 school in the area.
What is the population of Oyster Bay?
Oyster Bay has a population of 5,689 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 40.
What schools are in Oyster Bay?
There is 1 school in or near Oyster Bay, including Oyster Bay Public School.
How long do homes take to sell in Oyster Bay?
Properties in Oyster Bay take around 36 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 53%.
How much do you need to buy in Oyster Bay?
Entry-level properties in Oyster Bay start around $1.28m, while premium homes reach $3.39m.
What suburbs are near Oyster Bay?
Suburbs near Oyster Bay include Como, Jannali, Kareela, Oatley and Kangaroo Point.
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