Wolli Creek
NSW 2205 · Bayside
10,654 (2021) → 12,304 est. (2025) · High Growth
Part of the Bayside local government area (est. 168,871 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Wolli Creek is a high growth suburb in Bayside, NSW 2205, about 8km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $2.42M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 93/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Wolli Creek has an overall score of 94/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 45/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2205 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: China (20.23%), Indonesia (4.29%), Brazil (3.65%), Hong Kong (2.65%), Philippines (2.61%)
Top languages: Mandarin (21.72%), Cantonese (6.36%), Spanish (5.11%), Indonesian (3.89%), Portuguese (3.43%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Nightlife hub. This suburb has a high concentration of licensed venues. Crime figures include incidents involving visitors to the nightlife area, not just residents.
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
This suburb has a high concentration of licensed venues. These totals include incidents involving visitors to the nightlife area, not just residents.
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
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 1076 (above the national average of 1000).
No schools inside the suburb boundary — the schools below are in adjoining suburbs (counted within 10km for the education score).
Nearby (within 10km)
- Al Zahra CollegeCombined · Independent · 0.5kmICSEA 1032
- Arncliffe West Infants SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.7kmICSEA 1058
- St Francis Xavier's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1kmICSEA 1116
- Ferncourt Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 1125
- Arncliffe Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1028
- Tempe Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1096
- Kingdom Culture Christian SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.4kmICSEA 1082
- Athelstane Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1003
- Tempe High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1096
- Undercliffe Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1092
- Marrickville West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1070
- Kyeemagh Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1057
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
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
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
Not much nightlife
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
Nightlife hub. High licensed-venue density drives a significant evening economy here — incidents near the venues are recorded by location, so crime figures include visitors, not just residents.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
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
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Wolli Creek
Is Wolli Creek safe?
Wolli Creek has a residential safety score of 45/100, 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 4,374 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Wolli Creek?
In Wolli Creek, the median house price is $2.42M and the median unit price is $805K. Median weekly house rent is $870.
How far is Wolli Creek from Sydney CBD?
Wolli Creek is about 8.2 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 24 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Wolli Creek?
Wolli Creek has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Wolli Creek?
Wolli Creek has a transport score of 93/100, including 1 train station and 3 bus stops.