Warilla
NSW 2528 · Shellharbour
6,226 (2021) → 6,294 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Shellharbour local government area (est. 83,053 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Warilla is a stable suburb in Shellharbour, NSW 2528, about 82km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $868K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 60/100, and is right by the coast. Warilla has an overall score of 58/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 32/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2528 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (4.48%), Scotland (1.09%), New Zealand (0.95%), Philippines (0.8%), Germany (0.79%)
Top languages: Spanish (1.33%), Macedon (0.84%), Turkish (0.61%), Serbian (0.58%), Arabic (0.42%)
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
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 965 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Peterborough SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 938
- Warilla Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 937
- Warilla North Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 872
Nearby (within 10km)
- Mount Warrigal Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 885
- Lake Illawarra South Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 954
- Barrack Heights Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 873
- Lake Illawarra High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 894
- Aspect South Coast School, Barrack HeightsPrimary · Independent · 1.4km
- Warilla High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 968
- Windang Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 988
- Oak Flats High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 932
- Amity College Illawarra CampusCombined · Independent · 2.4km
- Balarang Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 974
- Nazareth Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.8kmICSEA 1052
- Shellharbour Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3kmICSEA 999
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.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
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
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
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
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
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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
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 Warilla
Is Warilla safe?
Warilla has a residential safety score of 32/100, 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 8,786 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Warilla?
In Warilla, the median house price is $868K and the median unit price is $740K. Median weekly house rent is $720.
How far is Warilla from Sydney CBD?
Warilla is about 82.0 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 214 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Warilla?
Warilla has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 916 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Warilla?
Warilla has a transport score of 60/100 and 53 bus stops.