Little Bay, NSW 2036
Suburb within the Randwick local government area, part of the Sydney (Greater) Region in New South Wales. Ranked 31st best suburb by locals.
Great for
- Resale or rental value
- Medical facilities
- Childcare
- Clean & green
- Safe and sound
Not great for
- Nightlife
Who lives here?
- Families With Kids
- Professionals
- Singles
- Retirees
- Fashion Conscious
Reviews of Little Bay, NSW
"Little Bay - God's Country"
You will feel like you're on holiday year round in Little Bay. With the atmosphere of a south coast beachside town, and, the scenery and friendly people to match, you will wonder why you didn't discover Little Bay sooner. Positioned just 20 minutes from Sydney City and nestled amongst 4 world-class golf courses, national parks, and numerous private beaches, Little Bay has something for everyone and is ideal for families and those seeking a tranquil life. Pop in a say hi - we can't wait!
Who lives here?
- Families with kids
"Little Bay"
Little Bay is a beautiful family friendly suburb. The suburb features multiple beaches, national parks, cafes and restaurants.
The demographic of this suburbs feature young couples, growing families and downsizer buyers looking for a relaxed coastal lifestyle.
Who lives here?
- Families with kids
"Great beach-side community"
Having been in and around the Little Bay area since 2012, it sure has come a long way in that time. The area feels more like a holiday destination with its friendly community, the beach only a short walk away and some amazing golf courses surrounding its boundaries. The local eateries have increased over the last few years and the quality is really good.
Little Bay feels apart of the eastern suburbs however; it doesn't. It still feels like that little hidden gem of Sydney which no one knows about (that's changed a lot of the last few years though).
Who lives here?
- Professionals
- Families with kids
"Great restaurant hub"
Little Bay has come a great way. Since I moved into the suburbs 3 years ago, it has become a great little restaurant hub. Great Italian, Asian, Greek and our own amazing Wine and Tapas restaurant. It is great trying the various options. Our favourite is the Wine and Tapas restaurant Little Lily's which has amazing cocktails, great wine list and a large selection of craft beers. The owners and the staff are extremely friendly and my wife and I love to visit this place.
Little bay has a great beach which is very shallow and safe for kids and has all the necessary amenities: doctor, dentist, supermarket, dry cleaner, chemist, liquor shop and news agent. You really don't need to leave the suburb.
I might be bias as I said but you just have to try www.littlelilys.com.au.
Great for
- Restaurants
- Wine Bar
- Off-peak 13 min drive to city
Who lives here?
- Professionals
- Singles
- Families with kids
- Trendy & Stylish
- Beach Lovers
"For the beach lovers and nature enthusiasts"
Little Bay has it all: great neighbourhood schools, low poverty and violent-crime rates, and a six-figure median household income ($AUD109,933). Residents can access the Sydney CBD in just 17 minutes, or escape the bustle of the big city at the Bay's many Golf courses. A very safe environment for your kids to grow. Very friendly neighbours and literally a resort like feel to the area. I have been living here for 3 years and cannot even imagine living anywhere else in Sydney now. If you like space, you'll LOVE Little Bay.
Great for
- Serene
- Good schools
- Excellent Bus Service
- No Traffic
- Quiet & Peaceful
- Off-peak 13 min drive to city
Not great for
- Restaurants
Who lives here?
- Professionals
- Singles
- Families with kids
- Retirees
- Tourists
- Country Lovers
- Trendy & Stylish
- Beach Lovers
How long is the commute in peak hours, for daily commute to work in CBD? Are buses a good option for the commute? Thanks!
Buses area great option to travel to the cbd as I do the same. The good part is that you'll always get a "vacant seat" on the bus as Little Bay is the first stop for most buses.
Peak hours to the city via bus: 30-45 mins
Off peak hours: 20 mins
Fastest buses: X94, X92, L94
Off peak drive to the city: 15 mins
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"Best suburb in sudney"
Coming from western suburbs and moving here all I have to say is what a great decision😀 great people peaceful so close to the city and beaches. Eveytime I come home I feel like I'm on a holiday. I truly believe this is the greatest suburb in sydney. Oh yea def the cleanest suburb they really look after the area
Great for
- No Traffic
- Quiet & Peaceful
- Off-peak 13 min drive to city
Who lives here?
- Professionals
- Singles
- Families with kids
- Retirees
- LGBT+
- Trendy & Stylish
- Beach Lovers
"Little Bay"
quiet, community focused, surrounded by beaches, national park and golf clubs, and still in Randwick city.
Great for
- No Traffic
- Quiet & Peaceful
- Off-peak 13 min drive to city
Not great for
- Car essential
Who lives here?
- Families with kids
- Retirees
- Beach Lovers
"Every day's a holiday"
Just moved here from Randwick. Worlds away from the hustle and bustle for just 10 mins extra drive to city. Bought a home 4 - 5 times larger than Randwick for same price, yet minutes walk to beaches, golf clubs, nice cafes. Love it!
Great for
- No Traffic
- Quiet & Peaceful
- Off-peak 13 min drive to city
Who lives here?
- Professionals
- Families with kids
- Retirees
- Trendy & Stylish
- Beach Lovers
"Great place to live quite and clean"
I love Little Bay -best place to live,close to airport ,city by bus and the buzz of Randwick escpiaclly the 5 ways and Ritz cinema.
The only negative is the housing commision units nearby which need to be sold off for private housing.If you pay 1/2 million for a one bedroom unit you do not want housing commision units nearby.
Great for
- No Traffic
- Quiet & Peaceful
Not great for
- Car essential
Who lives here?
- Professionals
- Singles
- Retirees
- Trendy & Stylish
"Plenty of room to Move"
With another child on the way we needed more room and less neighborly noise. It was either another Bondi unit with an extra third bedroom or a delpilated semi & I still had concerns whether that would satisfy the brief. Then we noticed the peaceful suburb of Little Bay. Lucky for us we did not have a strict criteria in regard to location or standard of presentation, we are the Gen-Y mid twenty type, but not the spoilt or fussy kind - we were flexible & opened minded.
We found a new 4 bedroom home for under the $1mil mark (incl. stamp duty). Best decision we ever made and I am now a changed man. I don't know how or why we tolerated the traffic every morning, the overly crowded almost parkingless shopping centres, the neighbours who all seemed to have an agenda to prove or the public transport that always took longer than on foot. Versus the Bondi/Waverley area, Yes, in Little Bay the drive to the shops maybe further but travel time is definatley shorter (traffic lights are a rarity here still), the neighbors actually care for one another & the kids are still able to play on the streets. Reminds me of the Suburb Bronte that I grew up in before the boom - simple, peaceful & with 'plenty of room to move'
Great for
- Quiet & Peaceful
- No Traffic
- Off-peak 13 min drive to city
Not great for
- Car essential
- Demograph still a little 'westernized'
- Restaurants
Who lives here?
- Families with kids
- Retirees
- Country Lovers

I'd say the Restaurants in Little Bay, Last Peruse and Malabar are second to none.