Woollahra
NSW 2025 · Woollahra
7,189 (2021) → 7,469 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Woollahra local government area (est. 64,569 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Woollahra is a stable suburb in Woollahra, NSW 2025, about 4km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $5.13M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 88/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Woollahra has an overall score of 93/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 98/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2025 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (6.73%), New Zealand (2.88%), South Africa (2.84%), USA (1.74%), China (1.63%)
Top languages: Mandarin (2.71%), Spanish (1.39%), French (1.25%), Italian (0.89%), Cantonese (0.68%)
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
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 1112 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Reddam HouseCombined · IndependentICSEA 1203
- Woollahra Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1193
- Holy Cross Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1164
Nearby (within 10km)
- Ascham SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.1kmICSEA 1217
- The Scots College Preparatory SchoolPrimary · Independent · 1.2km
- St Francis of Assisi Regional Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.2kmICSEA 1167
- The Scots College ELC campusPrimary · Independent · 1.2km
- Paddington Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1155
- Moriah CollegeCombined · Independent · 1.4kmICSEA 1141
- Double Bay Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1135
- Glenmore Road Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1176
- Waverley Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1150
- Bellevue Hill Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1156
- Sydney Grammar School - Edgecliff Preparatory SchoolPrimary · Independent · 1.5km
- The Scots College, Ginahgulla Centre campusCombined · Independent · 1.5km
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
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
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
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
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.
View childcare centres on the map →
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 Woollahra
Is Woollahra safe?
Woollahra has a residential safety score of 98/100, 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 3,311 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Woollahra?
In Woollahra, the median house price is $5.13M and the median unit price is $1.69M. Median weekly house rent is $1,850.
How far is Woollahra from Sydney CBD?
Woollahra is about 3.7 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 23 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Woollahra?
Woollahra has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1187 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Woollahra?
Woollahra has a transport score of 88/100 and 27 bus stops.