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Kogarah vs Monterey

Two neighbouring Sydney suburbs, 1.2 km apart, on the same open data. They split the measures evenly.

KogarahMonterey
Active4958
Safety1471
Wealth2820
Value4816
Parks2032
Cafés8250
Transit5680
Green space4057
Active & healthy5344
Schools nearby (OSM)967
Median rent$450/wk $480/wk
Median house price (Jan–Mar 2026)$2,183,000$2,183,000
Population16,4164,619
Full profile Kogarah in full Monterey in full

Scores are percentiles across all 422 Sydney suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.

Is Kogarah safer than Monterey?

Monterey scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.

Which is cheaper, Kogarah or Monterey?

Kogarah and Monterey have the same median house price.

Should I live in Kogarah or Monterey?

They split the measures evenly across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Kogarah or Monterey.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Sydney suburbs →