Sutherland vs Woronora
The verdict
Sutherland is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.68M versus $1.84M in Woronora. Sutherland rates higher for transport (93 vs 75). Sutherland is closer to the coast (6.5 km vs 7.8 km). On the separate residential safety score, Woronora rates higher (86 vs 72/100 in Sutherland).
Scores
| Sutherland | Woronora | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 76 |
| Transport | 93 | 75 |
| Education | 73 | 69 |
| Liveability | 97 | 84 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Sutherland | Woronora | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,570 | 2,043 |
| Median age | 37 | 44 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,949 | $2,614 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 46.3% | 42.7% |
| Born in Australia | 71.2% | 81.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 2.9 |
Growth: Sutherland Moderate Growth · Woronora Stable
Property
| Sutherland | Woronora | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.68M | $1.84M |
| Median unit price | $810K | $980K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 25.3% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $950 | $950 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 2.8% |
| Days on market (house) | 48 | 44 |
Median price history
Safety
| Sutherland | Woronora | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 72 | 86 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 164 | 98 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 43 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 441 | 441 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 16,085 | 2,888 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Sutherland | Woronora | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 5 | 1 |
| Government | 3 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,079 | 1,073 |
See the full school list on each profile: Sutherland · Woronora
Transport
| Sutherland | Woronora | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 93 | 75 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 33 | 23 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 53 | 80 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 100 m | 1.6 km |
Liveability
| Sutherland | Woronora | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.5°C | 17.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 870 | 870 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 16 | 4 |
| Parks | 18 | 4 |
| Playgrounds | 12 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 8 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.5 km | 7.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 22.3 km | 22.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 8.3 km | 9.6 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 10.1 km | 10.4 km |
Population & growth
| Sutherland | Woronora | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 11,570 | 2,043 |
| Estimated 2025 | 12,321 | 2,034 |
| Projected 2041 | 13,294 | 2,191 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.58% | -0.11% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Sutherland or Woronora?
Woronora has the higher residential safety score (Sutherland 72/100 vs Woronora 86/100).
Which is more affordable, Sutherland or Woronora?
Sutherland is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.68M versus $1.84M.
Which has better schools, Sutherland or Woronora?
Sutherland has a higher average school ICSEA (Sutherland 1079 vs Woronora 1073; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Sutherland or Woronora?
Sutherland has the higher transport score (Sutherland 93/100 vs Woronora 75/100).
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