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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)

72
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

6,428
Population
$1.00M
Median house (2025)
95
Safety score
86
Transport score

Wentworth Falls is a stable suburb in Blue Mountains, NSW 2782, about 78km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.00M 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.

78.3 km
To Sydney CBD
74.7 km
To coast
$600/wk
Median rent (house)
1.4 km
To nearest station

Demographics

6,428
Population
50
Median age
2.3
Avg household

Age distribution

Blue Mountains LGA population (est. 2025)79,044
Median household income (weekly)$1,528
vs NSW median-17.4%
Bachelor degree or higher48.5%
Born in Australia74.5%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse2,463 / 24 / 86

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

$1.00M+12.6%
Median house (2025)
$773K
Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$600 / $625 wk
Rental yield (house)3.1%
Days on market (house)38 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

95
Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

9
Break & enter dwelling140/100k
6
Steal from dwelling93/100k
2
Motor vehicle theft31/100k
15
Domestic assault233/100k
0
Robbery0/100k
7
Non-domestic assault109/100k

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

Total recorded incidents: 171 (all categories, latest year)2,660 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

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

78

Strong school options

Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.

15
Within 10km3 in suburb
1
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
2
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1057 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Blue Mountains Grammar SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1140
  • Wentworth Falls Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1081
  • Kindlehill SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1079

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Leura Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.1kmICSEA 1060
  • Lawson Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.5kmICSEA 1011
  • Blacktown Youth College - Lawson CampusSecondary · Independent · 4.9km
  • Our Lady of The Nativity Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 5.6kmICSEA 1063
  • Aspect Western Sydney School, LawsonPrimary · Independent · 5.7km
  • Katoomba Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.1kmICSEA 1018
  • Katoomba High SchoolSecondary · Government · 6.1kmICSEA 1041
  • St Canice's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 6.4kmICSEA 1063
  • Korowal SchoolCombined · Independent · 6.4kmICSEA 1073
  • Katoomba North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.5kmICSEA 981
  • Hazelbrook Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.4kmICSEA 1041
  • Blue Mountains Steiner SchoolPrimary · Independent · 8.2kmICSEA 1084

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

86
1Train
67Bus
CBD commute (est.)165 min (train)
Peak train frequency17/hr
Nearest train stationWentworth Falls (1.4 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

21.5°C
Summer max
9.8°C
Winter max
1,400mm
Rainfall/yr
6h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

22 in suburbSupermarkets
98 in suburbCafes/Rest.
99 in suburbParks
88 in suburbPlaygrounds
1915 in suburbPools
22 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
11 in suburbGPs
11 in suburbPharmacies
11 in suburbChildcare
11 in suburbLibraries
4747 in suburbSports fields
11 in suburbVets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalBlue Mountains District ANZAC Memorial Hospital (5.6 km)
Nearest vet1.8 km
Nearest airportWestern Sydney (36.8 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

37

Limited facilities

Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.

2
Gyms
1
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
47
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

46

Some green space

Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.

9
Parks
9
Nature reserves
32
Bike paths
1
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
3
Picnic areas
0
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

71

Rich cultural scene

Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
1
Museums
8
Galleries
1
Libraries
0
Arts centres
26
Landmarks

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

42

A few good options

A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.

1
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
2
Clubs RSL/Leagues
4
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.47

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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW

Childcare

23

Limited options

Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.

1
Preschool / Kinder
3
OSHC
Total services4
Exceeding NQS or above0 of 4 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.62

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Stable
Annual growth rate0.26%
Projected population 20416,499
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Blue Mountains

Bullaburra$745K85transportLeura$1.24M89transportLawson$906K86transportHazelbrook$975K87transportKatoomba$888K87transportMedlow BathData not available83transport

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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 2,660 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Wentworth Falls?

In Wentworth Falls, the median house price is $1.00M and the median unit price is $773K. Median weekly house rent is $600.

How far is Wentworth Falls from Sydney CBD?

Wentworth Falls is about 78.3 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 165 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Wentworth Falls?

Wentworth Falls has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1100 (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.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.