Katoomba
NSW 2780 · Blue Mountains
8,268 (2021) → 8,387 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Blue Mountains local government area (est. 79,044 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Katoomba is a stable suburb in Blue Mountains, NSW 2780, about 86km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $908K is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 4 schools, a transport score of 87/100, and is about 81km inland. Katoomba has an overall score of 82/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 74/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2780 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (5.56%), New Zealand (2%), Germany (1.03%), China (1%), USA (0.93%)
Top languages: Vietnamese (0.83%), German (0.73%), Mandarin (0.68%), Spanish (0.62%), French (0.52%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated March 2026
Schools
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1062 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Katoomba Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1035
- Katoomba High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1034
- St Canice's Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1020
- Katoomba North Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 986
Nearby (within 10km)
- Leura Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.4kmICSEA 1055
- Megalong Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.3kmICSEA 1046
- Blue Mountains Grammar SchoolCombined · Independent · 6.5kmICSEA 1140
- Wentworth Falls Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.8kmICSEA 1074
- Kindlehill SchoolCombined · Independent · 6.9kmICSEA 1077
- Blackheath Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.5kmICSEA 1050
- Mountains Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · 8.7kmICSEA 1040
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Katoomba
Is Katoomba safe?
Katoomba has a residential safety score of 74/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 8,781 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Katoomba?
In Katoomba, the median house price is $908K and the median unit price is $720K. Median weekly house rent is $605.
How far is Katoomba from Sydney CBD?
Katoomba is about 85.8 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 149 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Katoomba?
Katoomba has 4 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1019 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Katoomba?
Katoomba has a transport score of 87/100, including 2 train stations and 116 bus stops.