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 $2.45M 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 90/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
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 Q4 2025
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 2025
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 1076
- Woolooware High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1056
Nearby (within 10km)
- St Francis de Sales Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 0.9kmICSEA 1111
- Burraneer Bay Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1kmICSEA 1089
- Our Lady of Mercy Catholic College BurraneerSecondary · Catholic · 1.1kmICSEA 1081
- De La Salle Catholic College, CronullaSecondary · Catholic · 1.2kmICSEA 1073
- Cronulla Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1059
- Aspect South East Sydney School, CaringbahPrimary · Independent · 1.5km
- De La Salle Catholic College, CaringbahSecondary · Catholic · 1.6kmICSEA 1081
- Cronulla High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1048
- Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.7kmICSEA 1104
- Caringbah Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1080
- Caringbah North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1086
- St Aloysius Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.9kmICSEA 1120
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
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
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
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
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 90/100, 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 4,802 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Woolooware?
In Woolooware, the median house price is $2.45M and the median unit price is $866K. Median weekly house rent is $1,000.
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 1066 (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.