Waverley
NSW 2024 · Waverley
4,216 (2021) → 4,520 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Waverley local government area (est. 65,322 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Waverley is a moderate growth suburb in Waverley, NSW 2024, about 5km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $3.90M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 6 schools, a transport score of 84/100, and is right by the coast. Waverley has an overall score of 92/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 98/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (8.87%), New Zealand (2.94%), Ireland (2.25%), South Africa (1.71%), Italy (1.47%)
Top languages: Spanish (2.4%), Italian (1.87%), French (1.83%), Russian (1.68%), Cantonese (1.09%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
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 2025
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 1110 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Catherine's SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1159
- Waverley Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1148
- St Charles' Catholic Primary School WaverleyPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1147
- Waverley CollegeSecondary · IndependentICSEA 1127
- St Clare's CollegeSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1113
- Waverley College - Waterford CampusPrimary · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- Bronte Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.6kmICSEA 1166
- Clovelly Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.8kmICSEA 1157
- Moriah CollegeCombined · Independent · 1kmICSEA 1144
- St Anthony's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.1kmICSEA 1151
- St Margaret Mary's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.1kmICSEA 1141
- Montessori EastPrimary · Independent · 1.2kmICSEA 1169
- Bondi Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1137
- Holy Cross Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.3kmICSEA 1164
- Emanuel SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.3kmICSEA 1179
- Reddam HouseCombined · Independent · 1.4kmICSEA 1197
- Centennial Park SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1077
- Bellevue Hill Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1147
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
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
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
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
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
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Waverley
Is Waverley safe?
Waverley has a residential safety score of 98/100, 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 7,993 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Waverley?
In Waverley, the median house price is $3.90M and the median unit price is $1.32M. Median weekly house rent is $1,950.
How far is Waverley from Sydney CBD?
Waverley is about 5.5 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 28 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Waverley?
Waverley has 6 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1139 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Waverley?
Waverley has a transport score of 84/100 and 25 bus stops.