Waterfall
NSW 2233 · Sutherland Shire
522 (2021) → 525 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.
Waterfall is a stable suburb in Sutherland Shire, NSW 2233, about 35km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.41M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 86/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Waterfall has an overall score of 55/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (2.87%), Philippines (2.49%), New Zealand (1.53%), India (1.15%), Malaysia (0.57%)
Top languages: Tagalog (1.72%), Bengali (1.34%), Arabic (0.57%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
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 2025
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 1058 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Waterfall Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1013
Nearby (within 10km)
- Heathcote Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.8kmICSEA 1058
- Heathcote High SchoolSecondary · Government · 5.6kmICSEA 1019
- Heathcote East Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6kmICSEA 1050
- Dunlea Centre, Australia's Original Boys' TownCombined · Independent · 6.7kmICSEA 996
- St John Bosco Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 7kmICSEA 1089
- Engadine Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.2kmICSEA 1061
- Engadine West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.2kmICSEA 1058
- Southern Cross Baptist Church Christian SchoolCombined · Independent · 7.2kmICSEA 1108
- Helensburgh Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.4kmICSEA 1053
- St John Bosco CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 7.4kmICSEA 1075
- Holy Cross Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 7.6kmICSEA 1083
- Engadine High SchoolSecondary · Government · 7.7kmICSEA 1045
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
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
Fitness
Few fitness options
Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.
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
Outstanding childcare access
Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Waterfall
Is Waterfall safe?
Waterfall 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 12,644 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Waterfall?
In Waterfall, the median house price is $1.41M. Median weekly house rent is $950.
How far is Waterfall from Sydney CBD?
Waterfall is about 34.8 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 78 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Waterfall?
Waterfall has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1013 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Waterfall?
Waterfall has a transport score of 86/100, including 1 train station and 3 bus stops.