Bexley/Beverly Hills Blog

For thousands of years, Indigenous people of the Eora nation had settled in the area now known as the Georges River area, with annual festivals to mark the seasons and the arrival of seasonal foods. It’s hard to imagine when we look at Bexley today that once the entire area was forested boasting lucrative Ironbark, Blue Gum, Spotted Gum, Red Gum and Turpentine. However, we find echoes in our own Forest Road. It was the forest and the timber cutters that saw the area ride out a depression in the 1840s. Today Bexley is home to nearly 20,000 residents and offers great potential. 

Named after a southeast London suburb by an early landowner, Bexley was part of a large estate until 1856 when the current landowner Charles Tindell subdivided some land into smaller residential sites.

As the colony grew, so did the need to expand south; the convict-built Illawarra Road that passed through Bexley may have been one of Australia’s first toll roads.

Sydney connections

Horse-drawn trams were one of the earliest forms of transport to and from Bexley. 

During the 1930s depression, Bexley gained an unexpected handout from the government via an assistance scheme created with the intention of helping in the growth of small towns such as Bexley in NSW. With this money, the Bexley council was able to inject a large sum of money into upgrading its roads, many of which at the time were still dirt tracks. These new roads played an essential role in the transport of goods and produce for the locals, and aided in creating more scope for trade and industrial opportunities. 

However, when the Cooks River flooded, as it did frequently, the area was cut off from Sydney. 

Fervent lobbying resulted in, by the early 1900s, a steam tramway that transported its commuters from Bexley to Arncliffe. By 1927, as more accessible transport became available, the steam tramways closed. 

Today Bexley is served by State Transit Authority buses and Transdev NSW, a company that started up only a few years after the closing of the steam tramway.

Bexley lifestyle 

Bexley evolved into a suburb that provided opportunities for residential and commercial investment. Outlets on the Forest Road shopping strip included banks, grocery stores and many specialty shops. Although it suffered a severe decline in 1979 with the introduction of the Westfield shopping centre, our local strip survived and is still active. 

Since 1945, the population of Bexley has become more diverse, with immigrants from Europe and Asia. These newcomers added a new perspective to the old Australian town, introducing their traditions and foods to the locals. 

Today Bexley’s multicultural population of nearly 20,000 continues to grow. Bexley NSW is highly rated as a livable suburb for families and individuals alike.

With an average age range of 20 to 39 years, Bexley has a relatively young population. About 73% own their homes, and 51% are families. The suburb offers good educational opportunities ranging from the state schools and Sydney Technical High School to the faith-based schools of St Gabriels and Marist Catholic schools and St Mary and St Minas Coptic Orthodox College.

Bexley homes and home prices

Bexley NSW has an active property market, with homeowners enjoying our heritage as well as the property aspects. 

Housing ranges from charming Federation cottages and mid-century homes to ultra-modern townhouses, 1970s units and more. The median price for a three-bedroom Bexley house is $1.19 million and for a two-bedroom unit, $570,000.

Capital growth over a five-year period is an impressive 31.99%.

Can we help with your Bexley home?

We know every street and almost every property in our suburbs of Bexley and Beverly Hills. If you’re looking to sell, or need help renting your property, our team has the expertise to make your property journey less stressful. When you’re ready, give us a call on 02 9597 1690 or get in touch here. We’re here to help.