St George
Ramsgate
A coastal St George suburb between Sans Souci and Ramsgate Beach, with the Ramsgate Beach baths and the Cooks Park foreshore. Mostly post-war brick homes and waterfront apartments. Strong family demographic with a settled long-term resident base. Suits families wanting beach access and a quieter alternative to Brighton-Le-Sands.
- To CBD
- ~28 min
- Schools profiled
- 3
- Pros / Cons
- 4 / 4
Connectivity
Getting around
- Railway
- Sydney Trains
No station in suburb; closest is Rockdale (T4) 6–12 min by bus. From Rockdale: Central 17 min, Hurstville 7 min.
- Buses
Routes 478, 479 along Rocky Point Road and Ramsgate Road. Rockdale 6 min, Brighton-Le-Sands 4 min, Hurstville 12 min.
- By car
- Motorway access
M5 East via President Avenue; M1 Princes Highway via Rocky Point Road.
Drive times off-peakSydney CBD 22 min, North Sydney 27 min, Sydney Airport 10 min, Parramatta 28 min, Hurstville 8 min, Cronulla 16 min.
Local life
What's in Ramsgate
The shops, parks, pubs and landmarks that locals actually use.
parkLeo Smith Reserve
A popular park in Ramsgate (4.5★ · 56 reviews). 36A Margate Street, Ramsgate
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parkClaydon Reserve
A popular park in Ramsgate (4.3★ · 273 reviews). Ramsgate Road, Sans Souci
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cafeVanilla Cupcakery
A popular cafe in Ramsgate (4.8★ · 57 reviews). 209 Rocky Point Road, Ramsgate
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cafeLinea Cafe
A popular cafe in Ramsgate (4.5★ · 224 reviews). 226 Rocky Point Road, Ramsgate
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cafeCafe Figaro
A popular cafe in Ramsgate (4.1★ · 200 reviews). 1/187 Ramsgate Road, Ramsgate Beach
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restaurantChicken Ace
A popular restaurant in Ramsgate (4.3★ · 261 reviews). Shop 1/189 Ramsgate Road, Ramsgate Beach
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restaurantOne Pot Catering
A popular restaurant in Ramsgate (4.7★ · 80 reviews). 244 Rocky Point Road, Ramsgate
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restaurantThe Goni's Schnitzelria
A popular restaurant in Ramsgate (4.3★ · 990 reviews). 237 Rocky Point Road, Ramsgate
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venueRamsgate RSL Memorial Club
A popular venue in Ramsgate (4.3★ · 1239 reviews). and, Cnr Ramsgate Rd, Chuter Avenue, Sans Souci
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venueThe Intersection Tavern
A popular venue in Ramsgate (4.2★ · 1006 reviews). 221 Rocky Point Road, Ramsgate
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landmarkBona Park
A popular landmark in Ramsgate (4.1★ · 80 reviews). 39 Robert Street, Sans Souci
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landmarkTonbridge Street Reserve
A popular landmark in Ramsgate (4.1★ · 92 reviews). Rotary Park, 24 Tonbridge Street, Ramsgate
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landmark
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shopRamsgate Beach Plaza
A popular shop in Ramsgate (4.2★ · 224 reviews). 189 Ramsgate Road, Ramsgate Beach
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Education
Schools & tertiary
Primary: Ramsgate Public; secondary: James Cook Boys (boys) or Moorefield Girls (girls).
Primary
- Ramsgate Public SchoolPublic
Catchment primary
Secondary
- Moorefield Girls High SchoolPublic
Public girls' secondary in Kogarah
- James Cook Boys High SchoolPublic
Public boys' secondary in Kogarah
Real estate
Medians (2026)
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The honest read
Pros & cons
What works
- Ramsgate Beach baths and Cooks Park foreshore
- Lower prices than Brighton-Le-Sands
- M5 East access for airport in 10 min
- Quiet residential streets
Watch outs
- No train station; bus-dependent
- Rocky Point Road peak traffic
- Aircraft noise on flight path days
- Single-sex public secondaries only
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