Woolooware
NSW 2230 · Sutherland Shire
5,060 (2021) → 5,633 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Sutherland Shire local government area (est. 239,883 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Woolooware is a moderate growth suburb in Sutherland Shire, NSW 2230, about 20km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $2.52M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 96/100, and is right by the coast. Woolooware has an overall score of 90/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 84/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2230 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (4.13%), New Zealand (1.86%), Brazil (0.67%), South Africa (0.65%), Italy (0.55%)
Top languages: Greek (1.58%), Portuguese (0.81%), Italian (0.59%), Macedon (0.53%), Spanish (0.51%)
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 1074 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Woolooware Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1086
- Woolooware High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1063
Nearby (within 10km)
- Burraneer Bay Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.9kmICSEA 1101
- St Francis de Sales Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 0.9kmICSEA 1124
- Our Lady of Mercy Catholic College BurraneerSecondary · Catholic · 1.1kmICSEA 1086
- St Aloysius College CronullaSecondary · Catholic · 1.2kmICSEA 1089
- Cronulla Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1064
- Aspect South East Sydney School, CaringbahPrimary · Independent · 1.5km
- De La Salle Catholic College, CaringbahSecondary · Catholic · 1.6kmICSEA 1078
- Cronulla High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1050
- Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.7kmICSEA 1110
- Caringbah Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1088
- Caringbah North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1086
- St Aloysius Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.9kmICSEA 1123
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
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
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
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
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.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
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
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Woolooware
Is Woolooware safe?
Woolooware has a residential safety score of 84/100, 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 3,261 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Woolooware?
In Woolooware, the median house price is $2.52M and the median unit price is $899K. Median weekly house rent is $1,175.
How far is Woolooware from Sydney CBD?
Woolooware is about 20.1 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 48 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Woolooware?
Woolooware has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1075 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Woolooware?
Woolooware has a transport score of 96/100, including 1 train station and 30 bus stops.