Kogarah

NSW 2217 • Greater Sydney

16,416
Population (2021)
$45,292
Median Income
2.61 km²
Area
27m
Elevation
Medical HubTransport ConnectedSt GeorgeUrban Village

About Kogarah

Kogarah is a significant St George centre, where over 16,000 residents enjoy excellent transport and substantial medical facilities. The T4 line provides direct CBD access, and St George Hospital makes it a major healthcare hub. Recent apartment development has intensified density around the station while heritage homes persist in surrounding streets.

Kogarah Town Centre and the surrounding streets offer comprehensive shopping and increasingly diverse dining. The library and council services are well-regarded, and Carlton railway station adds connectivity options. Kogarah attracts healthcare workers, families seeking quality St George living, and apartment dwellers wanting transport convenience. It's the St George region's practical, well-serviced heart.

Kogarah falls under postcode 2217 and is governed by Georges River Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Kogarah electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
2217
Urban Area
Kogarah
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.97°, 151.14°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
2.61 km²
Elevation
27m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Woolworths
    Kogarah Town Centre, Railway Parade Kogarah 2217 NSW
  • ALDI
    1 / G1 Railway Parade, Kogarah NSW 2217

🎓 Schools

🏛️ Heritage-Listed Places

There is 1 heritage-listed place in or near Kogarah, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.

Toomevara Lane, Kogarah • SHR #01394

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$450
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,200
Avg Household Size
2.5 people
Median Age
35 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
15,124
Census 2021
16,416
8.5% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$34,996
Income 2021
$45,292
29.4% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 5,956
Born Overseas 9,639

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. Nepal 1,848
  • 2. China 1,348
  • 3. India 990
  • 4. Philippines 645
  • 5. Bangladesh 472
  • 6. Greece 354
  • 7. North Macedonia 236
  • 8. Brazil 202
  • 9. England 202
  • 10. Hong Kong 194
  • 11. New Zealand 194
  • 12. Indonesia 181
  • 13. Thailand 181
  • 14. Vietnam 148
  • 15. Malaysia 140

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Chinese 2,700
English 1,746
Australian 1,547
Greek 1,099
Indian 1,027
Filipino 796
Irish 575
Italian 507
Macedonian 405
Scottish 389

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,995
Both parents born in Australia
12,201
Both parents born overseas
1,119
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
39.3%
No Religion
23.1%
Hinduism
16.8%
Islam
7.0%
Buddhism
5.0%
Sikhism
0.3%
Judaism
0.2%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
989 (6.0%)
5-14 years
1,504 (9.2%)
15-19 years
585 (3.6%)
20-24 years
1,276 (7.8%)
25-34 years
3,809 (23.2%)
35-44 years
2,800 (17.1%)
45-54 years
1,745 (10.6%)
55-64 years
1,471 (9.0%)
65-74 years
1,030 (6.3%)
75-84 years
705 (4.3%)
85+ years
496 (3.0%)

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