Woolloomooloo
NSW 2011 · Sydney
3,792 (2021) → 4,087 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Sydney local government area (est. 247,372 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Woolloomooloo is a moderate growth suburb in Sydney, NSW 2011, about 1km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $2.24M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 89/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Woolloomooloo has an overall score of 93/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 23/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (5.41%), New Zealand (3.67%), China (2.4%), Vietnam (1.58%), USA (1.53%)
Top languages: Spanish (3.48%), Mandarin (2.35%), French (1.61%), Cantonese (1.53%), Vietnamese (1.42%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
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 2025
Schools
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1114 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Sydney Distance Education High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1029
- Plunkett Street Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 952
Nearby (within 10km)
- St Mary's Cathedral CollegeCombined · Catholic · 0.5kmICSEA 1121
- SCEGGS DarlinghurstCombined · Independent · 0.5kmICSEA 1202
- St Vincent's CollegeSecondary · Independent · 0.6kmICSEA 1137
- Sydney Grammar SchoolSecondary · Independent · 0.7kmICSEA 1278
- Darlinghurst Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.9kmICSEA 1148
- Conservatorium High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1kmICSEA 1176
- Crown Street Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1116
- St Andrew's Cathedral SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.3kmICSEA 1185
- Sydney Grammar School - Edgecliff Preparatory SchoolPrimary · Independent · 1.3km
- Macquarie Grammar SchoolSecondary · Independent · 1.3kmICSEA 1081
- St Andrew's Cathedral Gawura SchoolPrimary · Independent · 1.3kmICSEA 819
- Australian International High SchoolSecondary · Independent · 1.3km
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
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
Entertainment paradise
A seriously impressive licensed venue scene — top 20% nationally for density of pubs, bars, clubs and dining.
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
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
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Woolloomooloo
Is Woolloomooloo safe?
Woolloomooloo has a residential safety score of 23/100, 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 20,939 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Woolloomooloo?
In Woolloomooloo, the median house price is $2.24M and the median unit price is $1.17M. Median weekly house rent is $935.
How far is Woolloomooloo from Sydney CBD?
Woolloomooloo is about 1.2 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 15 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Woolloomooloo?
Woolloomooloo has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 991 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Woolloomooloo?
Woolloomooloo has a transport score of 89/100 and 10 bus stops.