Sydney vs Woolloomooloo
The verdict
Woolloomooloo is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.24M versus $109.43M in Sydney. Sydney rates higher for transport (100 vs 89). Sydney has a shorter estimated CBD commute (9 vs 15 min). On the separate residential safety score, Sydney rates higher (39 vs 23/100 in Woolloomooloo).
Scores
| Sydney | Woolloomooloo | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 97 | 93 |
| Transport | 100 | 89 |
| Education | 91 | 90 |
| Liveability | 100 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Sydney | Woolloomooloo | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,667 | 3,792 |
| Median age | 32 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,227 | $2,001 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 60.4% | 59.4% |
| Born in Australia | 22.3% | 51.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 1.7 |
Growth: Sydney High Growth · Woolloomooloo Moderate Growth
Property
| Sydney | Woolloomooloo | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $109.43M | $2.24M |
| Median unit price | $979K | $1.17M |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,150 | $935 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | 7 |
Median price history
Safety
| Sydney | Woolloomooloo | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 39 | 23 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 36 | 237 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 360 | 185 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,032 | 1,239 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 51,947 | 20,939 |
Sydney is a commercial/transport hub — total figures include visitors and workers, not just residents.
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Sydney | Woolloomooloo | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 7 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 5 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,076 | 991 |
See the full school list on each profile: Sydney · Woolloomooloo
Transport
| Sydney | Woolloomooloo | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 100 | 89 |
| Train stations | 6 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 76 | 10 |
| Light rail stops | 9 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 5 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 9 | 15 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 200 m | 440 m |
Liveability
| Sydney | Woolloomooloo | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.9°C | 25.9°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.0°C | 17.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,213 | 1,213 |
| Supermarkets | 15 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 454 | 17 |
| Parks | 21 | 7 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 24 | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 9 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.6 km | 5.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 560 m | 1.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 5.4 km | 4.5 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 300 m | 700 m |
Population & growth
| Sydney | Woolloomooloo | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 16,667 | 3,792 |
| Estimated 2025 | 18,941 | 4,087 |
| Projected 2041 | 28,833 | 4,648 |
| Annual growth rate | 3.25% | 1.89% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Sydney or Woolloomooloo?
Sydney has the higher residential safety score (Sydney 39/100 vs Woolloomooloo 23/100).
Which is more affordable, Sydney or Woolloomooloo?
Woolloomooloo is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.24M versus $109.43M.
Which has better schools, Sydney or Woolloomooloo?
Sydney has a higher average school ICSEA (Sydney 1076 vs Woolloomooloo 991; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Sydney or Woolloomooloo?
Sydney has the higher transport score (Sydney 100/100 vs Woolloomooloo 89/100).
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