Woronora Dam
NSW 2508 · Wollongong
0 (2021) · Stable
Part of the Wollongong local government area (est. 224,373 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Woronora Dam is a stable suburb in Wollongong, NSW 2508, about 41km from Sydney CBD. Recent property sales in Woronora Dam are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 0/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Woronora Dam has an overall score of 27/100, based on transport, liveability and education. Suburb-level crime data isn't available for a safety score here.
Demographics
Age distribution
Housing tenure
- Owned
- Mortgage
- Rented
Commute to work
- Car
- Public transport
- Walk/cycle
- Work from home
Source: ABS Census 2021
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
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
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1060 (above the national average of 1000).
No schools inside the suburb boundary — the schools below are in adjoining suburbs (counted within 10km for the education score).
Nearby (within 10km)
- Helensburgh Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.4kmICSEA 1053
- Holy Cross Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 5.4kmICSEA 1083
- Waterfall Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.3kmICSEA 1013
- Otford Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.1kmICSEA 1107
- Stanwell Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.6kmICSEA 1119
- OneSchool Global NSW - IllawarraCombined · Independent · 9.1kmICSEA 985
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
Nearby suburbs in Wollongong
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Frequently asked questions about Woronora Dam
How far is Woronora Dam from Sydney CBD?
Woronora Dam is about 40.8 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Woronora Dam?
Woronora Dam has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Woronora Dam?
Woronora Dam has a transport score of 0/100.