Bayview (NSW)

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According to ABS population statistics analyzed for the wider region and verified new addresses by Districts since the Census, the suburb of Bayview (NSW) has an estimated population of approximately 3,763 as of May 2026. This represents a reduction of 44 residents (1.2%) from the 3,807 individuals recorded in the 2021 Census. This adjustment is derived from the resident population of 3,762 estimated by Districts using the ABS June 2025 ERP release, alongside one validated new address added after the Census. This population level translates to a density of 1,000 persons per square kilometer, matching typical averages across regions evaluated by Districts. Recent population gains were almost exclusively driven by overseas migration.

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Based on statistical area data compiled by Districts, Bayview has a highly educated workforce, with the technology sector exceptionally well represented, alongside an unemployment rate of 4.7%. As of March 2026, 1,607 residents are employed. The local unemployment rate sits 0.6% higher than the Greater Sydney rate of 4.1%, while workforce participation is notably lower at 50.2% compared to the regional figure of 69.1%. Census records indicate that 51.2% of residents worked from home, although this was likely influenced by COVID-19 restrictions.

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ATO postcode data from the financial year 2023 indicates that taxpayers in the suburb of Bayview had a median income of $50,330 and an average income of $97,996. These figures are highly elevated on a national scale and compare to median and average figures of $60,817 and $83,003 for Greater Sydney. Adjusted for a Wage Price Index increase of 10.32% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of March 2026 stand at roughly $55,524 (median) and $108,109 (average). Census findings place household, family, and personal incomes around the 60th percentile nationally. Income distribution data shows that 27.1% of the population (1,019 individuals) earn more than $4000 weekly, which differs from Greater Sydney where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket is largest at . Local purchasing power is supported by the of households earning more than per week. Although housing costs account for of income, strong earnings keep disposable income at the th percentile, and the SEIFA index ranks the area in the th decile.

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At the time of the most recent Census, the dwelling mix in Bayview consisted of 57.0% standalone houses and 43.0% alternative dwellings such as semi-detached homes and apartments, compared to 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings in Greater Sydney. Home ownership rates were high at 59.9%, with 30.9% of properties mortgaged and 9.1% rented. The median monthly mortgage payment of $3,691 was well above the Sydney average of $2,427, while the median weekly rent of $850 compared to the metropolitan median of $470. On a national level, mortgage costs in Bayview are significantly above the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are much higher than the national median of $375.

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Families comprise 64.6% of local households, consisting of couples with children at 27.4%, couples without children at 32.1%, and single-parent households at 4.2%. The remaining 35.4% are non-family households, which are predominantly single-person households at 34.6%, alongside group households at 1.0%. The median household size of 2.3 individuals is below the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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The educational credentials of the local population are highly distinct, with 36.0% of residents aged 15 and over holding a university qualification, compared to the national average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common tertiary qualification at 25.7%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 7.9% and graduate diplomas at 2.4%. Vocational and technical training is also well represented, with 31.9% of residents aged 15 and older holding qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas at 14.4% and certificates at 17.5%.

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Public transport services in Bayview include 38 active bus stops. These stops are served by 19 separate routes, which combine to run 884 passenger trips every week. Access to transport is good, with residents living an average of 219 meters from their nearest stop. The suburb is primarily residential, and 94% of commuting residents travel by private car. Households own an average of 1.5 vehicles, which is higher than the metropolitan average. At the time of the 2021 Census, 51.2% of residents worked from home, potentially reflecting pandemic-related working arrangements.

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Health metrics compiled by Districts indicate excellent outcomes in Bayview, with low rates of chronic illness and mortality across all age cohorts. Private health insurance coverage is exceptionally high, with approximately 66% of the population (2,467 people) holding cover, compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%.

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Bayview exhibits above-average cultural diversity, with 29.6% of residents born overseas and 7.6% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the predominant religion, followed by 57.9% of the population. The most distinct religious overrepresentation is Jewish residents, who make up 0.3% of the community compared to 0.8% across Greater Sydney.

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The median age of 58 years in Bayview is substantially higher than the Greater Sydney average of 37 and the national average of 38. The 75 - 84 age bracket is highly represented locally at 16.8% compared to the Sydney average, and exceeds the national average of 6.1%, while young adults aged 25 - 34 make up just 4.3% of the population. Since 2021, the proportion of residents aged 15 to 24 grew from 9.5% to 12.1%, and those aged 85 and over increased from 8.0% to 9.4%, while the 35 to 44 age bracket fell from 6.6% to 5.5%. Demographic projections for indicate that the cohort aged and older will expand by , adding residents to reach . Residents aged and over will account for the entirety of the area's population growth, while the to and to brackets are projected to contract.

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Bayview currently has an estimated 90 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 78 children aged 0-2 and 51 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 12% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 30% by 2041 (to approximately 63 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 362. Birth rates in the area have averaged 6.0 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a low rate (among the bottom 20% of areas assessed nationally). This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.