Cronulla vs Woolooware
The verdict
Woolooware is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.52M versus $3.52M in Cronulla. Woolooware rates higher for liveability (100 vs 88). Woolooware has a shorter estimated CBD commute (48 vs 50 min).
Scores
| Cronulla | Woolooware | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 90 |
| Transport | 95 | 96 |
| Education | 71 | 70 |
| Liveability | 88 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Cronulla | Woolooware | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,899 | 5,060 |
| Median age | 43 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,058 | $2,228 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 42.4% | 42.1% |
| Born in Australia | 78.6% | 79.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 2.4 |
Growth: Cronulla Stable · Woolooware Moderate Growth
Property
| Cronulla | Woolooware | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $3.52M | $2.52M |
| Median unit price | $1.22M | $899K |
| House price YoY | 7.1% | 5.0% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,175 | $1,175 |
| Rental yield (house) | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Days on market (house) | 75 | 60 |
Median price history
Safety
| Cronulla | Woolooware | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 87 | 84 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 84 | 198 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 106 | 79 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 358 | 217 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,425 | 3,261 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Cronulla | Woolooware | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 2 |
| Government | 2 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,093 | 1,075 |
See the full school list on each profile: Cronulla · Woolooware
Transport
| Cronulla | Woolooware | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 95 | 96 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 71 | 30 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 50 | 48 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 220 m | 510 m |
Liveability
| Cronulla | Woolooware | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.5°C | 26.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.5°C | 17.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,090 | 1,090 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 43 | 1 |
| Parks | 16 | 8 |
| Playgrounds | 9 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 26 | 6 |
| Medical GPs | 3 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 270 m | 820 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 20.8 km | 20.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 270 m | 1.7 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.9 km | 8.7 km |
Population & growth
| Cronulla | Woolooware | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 17,899 | 5,060 |
| Estimated 2025 | 18,678 | 5,633 |
| Projected 2041 | 19,183 | 5,665 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.07% | 2.72% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Cronulla or Woolooware?
Cronulla has the higher residential safety score (Cronulla 87/100 vs Woolooware 84/100).
Which is more affordable, Cronulla or Woolooware?
Woolooware is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.52M versus $3.52M.
Which has better schools, Cronulla or Woolooware?
Cronulla has a higher average school ICSEA (Cronulla 1093 vs Woolooware 1075; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Cronulla or Woolooware?
Woolooware has the higher transport score (Cronulla 95/100 vs Woolooware 96/100).
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