Wentworth Falls
NSW 2782 · Blue Mountains
6,428 (2021) → 6,494 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Blue Mountains local government area (est. 79,044 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Wentworth Falls is a stable suburb in Blue Mountains, NSW 2782, about 78km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.09M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 86/100, and is about 75km inland. Wentworth Falls has an overall score of 72/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 95/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2782 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (6.25%), New Zealand (1.85%), Scotland (1.01%), Germany (0.82%), USA (0.78%)
Top languages: German (0.76%), Spanish (0.72%), Mandarin (0.36%), Italian (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 1057 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Blue Mountains Grammar SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1140
- Kindlehill SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1077
- Wentworth Falls Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1074
Nearby (within 10km)
- Leura Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.1kmICSEA 1055
- Lawson Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.5kmICSEA 1000
- Blacktown Youth College - Lawson CampusSecondary · Independent · 4.9km
- Our Lady of The Nativity Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 5.6kmICSEA 1076
- Aspect Western Sydney School, LawsonPrimary · Independent · 5.7km
- Katoomba Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.1kmICSEA 1035
- Katoomba High SchoolSecondary · Government · 6.1kmICSEA 1034
- St Canice's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 6.4kmICSEA 1020
- Korowal SchoolCombined · Independent · 6.4kmICSEA 1084
- Katoomba North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.5kmICSEA 986
- Hazelbrook Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.4kmICSEA 1044
- Blue Mountains Steiner SchoolPrimary · Independent · 8.2kmICSEA 1073
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
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
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
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
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 Wentworth Falls
Is Wentworth Falls safe?
Wentworth Falls has a residential safety score of 95/100, 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 2,302 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Wentworth Falls?
In Wentworth Falls, the median house price is $1.09M and the median unit price is $781K. Median weekly house rent is $677.
How far is Wentworth Falls from Sydney CBD?
Wentworth Falls is about 78.3 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 137 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Wentworth Falls?
Wentworth Falls has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1097 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Wentworth Falls?
Wentworth Falls has a transport score of 86/100, including 1 train station and 67 bus stops.