Loftus
NSW 2232 · Sutherland Shire
4,190 (2021) → 4,251 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Sutherland Shire local government area (est. 239,883 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Loftus is a stable suburb in Sutherland Shire, NSW 2232, about 24km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.64M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 95/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Loftus has an overall score of 83/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2232 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (3.08%), New Zealand (1.12%), China (0.53%), USA (0.5%), Ireland (0.36%)
Top languages: Mandarin (0.62%), Spanish (0.5%), Cantonese (0.41%), Russian (0.36%), Arabic (0.26%)
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
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1070 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Loftus Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1079
- Cook SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 956
- Aspect South East Sydney School, LoftusPrimary · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- Minerva SchoolCombined · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1039
- Sutherland Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1101
- St Patrick's College SutherlandSecondary · Catholic · 1.8kmICSEA 1093
- Marton Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1063
- St Patrick's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2kmICSEA 1106
- Woronora River Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1054
- Yarrawarrah Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1081
- Royal National Park Environmental Education CentreCombined · Government · 2.4km
- Kirrawee High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 1092
- Sutherland North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 1073
- Grays Point Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 1113
- Engadine High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 1051
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
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
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
Not much nightlife
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
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 Loftus
Is Loftus safe?
Loftus has a residential safety score of 100/100, 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 1,551 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Loftus?
In Loftus, the median house price is $1.64M and the median unit price is $1.37M. Median weekly house rent is $950.
How far is Loftus from Sydney CBD?
Loftus is about 24.2 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 56 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Loftus?
Loftus has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1018 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Loftus?
Loftus has a transport score of 95/100, including 1 train station and 48 bus stops.