Woolwich
NSW 2110 · Hunters Hill
833 (2021) → 847 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Hunters Hill local government area (est. 11,413 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Woolwich is a stable suburb in Hunters Hill, NSW 2110, about 5km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $5.91M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 88/100, and is about 10km inland. Woolwich has an overall score of 92/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2110 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (3.36%), China (3.12%), New Zealand (2.4%), Hong Kong (1.56%), Italy (1.08%)
Top languages: Mandarin (3.12%), Cantonese (3%), Italian (1.32%), Arabic (1.2%), German (0.72%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
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:
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 1117 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Marist Sisters' College WoolwichSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1101
Nearby (within 10km)
- Birchgrove Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1132
- Sydney Secondary College Balmain CampusSecondary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1112
- Hunters Hill Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1149
- Greenwich Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1175
- Saint Ignatius' CollegeSecondary · Independent · 2.1kmICSEA 1159
- Balmain Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1172
- Fr John Therry Catholic Primary School Balmain - RozellePrimary · Catholic · 2.2kmICSEA 1170
- St Mark's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.2kmICSEA 1156
- Rozelle Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1162
- Currambena Primary SchoolPrimary · Independent · 2.3kmICSEA 1120
- Drummoyne Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1137
- Hunters Hill High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1104
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
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
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 Woolwich
Is Woolwich safe?
Woolwich has a residential safety score of 100/100, 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 3,121 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Woolwich?
In Woolwich, the median house price is $5.91M and the median unit price is $1.01M. Median weekly house rent is $1,800.
How far is Woolwich from Sydney CBD?
Woolwich is about 4.8 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 22 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Woolwich?
Woolwich has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1101 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Woolwich?
Woolwich has a transport score of 88/100 and 11 bus stops.