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Woollamia

NSW 2540 · Shoalhaven

653 (2021)681 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

Part of the Shoalhaven local government area (est. 111,712 residents)

21
Overall score

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

653
Population
$1.40M
Median house (2025)
92
Safety score
0
Transport score

Woollamia is a moderate growth suburb in Shoalhaven, NSW 2540, about 137km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.40M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 0/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Woollamia has an overall score of 21/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 92/100.

137.2 km
To Sydney CBD
3.6 km
To coast
$580/wk
Median rent (house)
18.1 km
To nearest station

Demographics

653
Population
51
Median age
2.5
Avg household

Age distribution

Shoalhaven LGA population (est. 2025)111,712
Median household income (weekly)$1,625
vs NSW median-12.2%
Bachelor degree or higher28.4%
Born in Australia80.7%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse237 / 4 / 0

Top countries of birth: England (5.82%), China (1.07%), Greece (0.77%), Italy (0.61%), New Zealand (0.61%)

Top languages: Arabic (1.07%), Greek (1.07%), Spanish (1.07%), Mandarin (0.92%), French (0.61%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$1.40M
Median house (2025)
Data not available
Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$580 / $460 wk
Rental yield (house)2.2%
Days on market (house)52 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

92
Residential

Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.

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

1
Break & enter dwelling153/100k
1
Steal from dwelling153/100k
1
Motor vehicle theft153/100k
0
Domestic assault0/100k
0
Robbery0/100k
0
Non-domestic assault0/100k

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: 13 (all categories, latest year)1,991 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

28

Limited school choices

Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.

8
Within 10km1 in suburb
0
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
1
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 976 (below the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Trinity Grammar School Field Studies Centre, Woollamia CampusCombined · Independent

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Huskisson Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.6kmICSEA 1016
  • Tomerong Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.5kmICSEA 964
  • Falls Creek Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.8kmICSEA 949
  • Novo Education Space VincentiaSecondary · Independent · 7km
  • Vincentia Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.1kmICSEA 1014
  • Callala Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.2kmICSEA 974
  • Vincentia High SchoolSecondary · Government · 7.4kmICSEA 936

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

0
CBD commute (est.)Data not available
Nearest train stationBomaderry (18.1 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

26.5°C
Summer max
17.0°C
Winter max
1,100mm
Rainfall/yr
6.9h
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.

00 in suburbSupermarkets
11 in suburbCafes/Rest.
00 in suburbParks
0Playgrounds
11 in suburbPools
00 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
00 in suburbGPs
00 in suburbPharmacies
00 in suburbChildcare
00 in suburbLibraries
0Sports fields
0Vets
Nearest beachShark Net Beach (4.2 km)
Nearest hospitalShoalhaven District Memorial Hospital (16.6 km)
Nearest vet16.1 km
Nearest airportWestern Sydney (125.9 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

0

No data

No fitness facilities matched to this suburb.

0
Gyms
0
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
0
Sports fields

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

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

9

Mostly urban

Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.

0
Parks
1
Nature reserves
0
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
0
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

0

No data

No cultural venues matched to this suburb.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
0
Museums
0
Galleries
0
Libraries
0
Arts centres
0
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

0

Not much nightlife

No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.

0
Licensed venues (within 2km)
0.00
Per 1,000 residents

No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.

View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →

Source: OpenStreetMap

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth
Annual growth rate1.06%
Projected population 2041723
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

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Frequently asked questions about Woollamia

Is Woollamia safe?

Woollamia has a residential safety score of 92/100, 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 1,991 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Woollamia?

In Woollamia, the median house price is $1.40M. Median weekly house rent is $580.

How far is Woollamia from Sydney CBD?

Woollamia is about 137.2 km from Sydney CBD.

What schools are in Woollamia?

Woollamia has 1 school. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Woollamia?

Woollamia has a transport score of 0/100.

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.