Oyster Bay NSW, 2225
Oyster Bay Real Estate: Suburb Profile
Whether you're buying, renting, or investing in Oyster Bay, NSW 2225, it is an excellent first step to establish if the area is a good fit for you based on factors such as proximity to schools etc. The Homes.com.au suburb profile provides information on Oyster Bay house prices, demographics & market trends so that we can help you make an intelligent decision about your next property move.
If you're looking at buying in Oyster Bay, keep reading for a brief history lesson to learn more about the lifestyle and what makes this suburb so great.
Overview Oyster Bay is a suburb located in Southern Sydney in the LGA of the Sutherland Shire. It is situated 26 kilometres away from the Sydney CBD. The suburbs neighbouring Oyster Bay are Oatley, Connells Point, Kangaroo Point, Como, Sylvania, Jannali, Gymea, and Kareela.
Living in Oyster Bay One unique feature of Oyster Bay is that the suburb's steps and pathways (built around the 1930s) give pedestrians access from the highest area of the suburb to the shops situated along the bay. These pathways also lead to Como Road, where the suburb's public school is located.
The shops located at Como Road and Oyster Bay road include a coffee shop, bakery, liquor store, post office, and a chemist.
History of Oyster Bay Oyster Bay takes its name from the abundant oysters that were found in its bay. It is believed that the suburb's name was first published in 1840 on maps prepared by Surveyor Wells.
The original owner of the land, where Oyster Bay is situated, was Thomas Holt. It was in 1910 when the first residence in the area was built. The said home was owned by Samuel and Eliza Hall, who also opened a general store in Oyster Bay in 1925. It was only in 1933 when the suburb's name was officially recognised.
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