Wattle Grove
NSW 2173 · Liverpool
8,886 (2021) → 8,921 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Liverpool local government area (est. 246,738 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Wattle Grove is a moderate growth suburb in Liverpool, NSW 2173, about 26km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.41M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 76/100, and is about 18km inland. Wattle Grove has an overall score of 69/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2173 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: India (4.12%), Egypt (3.34%), Philippines (2.04%), China (1.76%), England (1.58%)
Top languages: Arabic (6.73%), Mandarin (1.96%), Hindi (1.63%), Spanish (1.46%), Greek (1.43%)
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
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 988 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Mark's Coptic Orthodox CollegeCombined · IndependentICSEA 1132
- Wattle Grove Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1035
Nearby (within 10km)
- Aspect Macarthur School, HolsworthyPrimary · Independent · 1km
- St Christopher's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.1kmICSEA 1080
- Holsworthy High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1000
- Holsworthy Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1100
- Hammondville Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1030
- Nuwarra Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 997
- Casula Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3kmICSEA 980
- All Saints Catholic College, Casula CampusSecondary · Catholic · 3km
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.1kmICSEA 1074
- Al Amanah CollegeCombined · Independent · 3.1kmICSEA 1012
- Newbridge Heights Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.2kmICSEA 1055
- Moorebank High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.5kmICSEA 1022
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
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
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer 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
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
Childcare desert
Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.
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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
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Wattle Grove
Is Wattle Grove safe?
Wattle Grove 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 1,418 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Wattle Grove?
In Wattle Grove, the median house price is $1.41M and the median unit price is $1.02M. Median weekly house rent is $760.
How far is Wattle Grove from Sydney CBD?
Wattle Grove is about 26.2 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 76 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Wattle Grove?
Wattle Grove has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1084 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Wattle Grove?
Wattle Grove has a transport score of 76/100 and 53 bus stops.