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 $1.08M 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
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2777 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
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 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 1048 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Winmalee Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1043
- Winmalee High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1040
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 1095
- St Columba's Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 2.3kmICSEA 1088
- Ellison Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 1051
- Blue Mountains Grammar Preparatory School campusPrimary · Independent · 4.3km
- Springwood Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.7kmICSEA 1059
- Wycliffe Hope SchoolCombined · Independent · 4.8kmICSEA 1037
- Wycliffe Christian SchoolCombined · Independent · 4.9kmICSEA 1100
- Warrimoo Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.8kmICSEA 1052
- Springwood High SchoolSecondary · Government · 5.8kmICSEA 1027
- Castlereagh Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6kmICSEA 968
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
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 · Updated June 2024
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 · 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
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 1,581 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Winmalee?
In Winmalee, the median house price is $1.08M and the median unit price is $860K. Median weekly house rent is $700.
How far is Winmalee from Sydney CBD?
Winmalee is about 59.1 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 157 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Winmalee?
Winmalee has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1042 (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.