Gymea (NSW 2227) is a residential suburb in the Sutherland Shire, located around 26 kilometres south of the Sydney CBD. The suburb is known for its established residential streets and convenient local centre, with Gymea Shopping Village and surrounding businesses providing a range of shops, cafes, restaurants and everyday services.

Gymea railway station provides regular rail connections towards Sydney and the Sutherland Shire, while the suburb’s location gives residents access to nearby Gymea Bay, Port Hacking and the wider network of parks and recreational areas across the Shire. Gymea Bay Baths, located in neighbouring Gymea Bay, is a popular local recreation area overlooking the Hacking River and Port Hacking estuary. Council is currently undertaking an access upgrade at the reserve, with completion expected in early 2027.

The suburb has a varied residential character, with detached houses alongside units and other medium-density housing. The 2021 Census recorded more than 8,200 residents and more than 3,500 private dwellings, with family households making up around 71% of occupied private dwellings.

Gymea Property Market at a Glance

• Median house price: approximately $1.83 million, based on 89 house sales recorded during the preceding 12 months.
• Median unit price: approximately $1.055 million with annual capital growth of 9.9%
• 89 house sales in the past 12 months
• Houses spend an average of 37 days on market, units approximately 14 days

Gymea offers a more diverse property market than some of the Shire’s smaller, tightly held suburbs. The combination of houses, units, established amenities and transport connections creates demand from different buyer groups, making accurate property positioning particularly important when selling.