Winmalee
NSW 2777 · Blue Mountains
6,388 (2021) → 6,468 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.
Winmalee is a stable suburb in Blue Mountains, NSW 2777, about 59km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.04M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 46/100, and is about 53km inland. Winmalee has an overall score of 51/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (4.48%), New Zealand (0.94%), Scotland (0.66%), USA (0.66%), Germany (0.58%)
Top languages: Spanish (0.59%), Greek (0.3%), Polish (0.28%), German (0.25%), Italian (0.22%)
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
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 1048 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Winmalee High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1049
- Winmalee Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1037
Nearby (within 10km)
- Aspect Western Sydney School, SpringwoodSecondary · Independent · 2km
- Aspect Western Sydney School, St Thomas AquinasPrimary · Independent · 2km
- St Thomas Aquinas Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.2kmICSEA 1093
- St Columba's Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 2.3kmICSEA 1091
- Ellison Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 1053
- Blue Mountains Grammar Preparatory School campusPrimary · Independent · 4.3km
- Springwood Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.7kmICSEA 1061
- Wycliffe Hope SchoolCombined · Independent · 4.8kmICSEA 1056
- Wycliffe Christian SchoolCombined · Independent · 4.9kmICSEA 1089
- Warrimoo Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.8kmICSEA 1071
- Springwood High SchoolSecondary · Government · 5.8kmICSEA 1026
- Castlereagh Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6kmICSEA 971
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
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
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
No data
No cultural venues matched to this suburb.
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
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Winmalee
Is Winmalee safe?
Winmalee 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 1,879 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Winmalee?
In Winmalee, the median house price is $1.04M and the median unit price is $850K. Median weekly house rent is $710.
How far is Winmalee from Sydney CBD?
Winmalee is about 59.1 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 189 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Winmalee?
Winmalee has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1043 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Winmalee?
Winmalee has a transport score of 46/100 and 44 bus stops.