Woronora Heights
NSW 2233 · Sutherland Shire
2,781 (2021) → 2,808 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Sutherland Shire local government area (est. 239,883 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Woronora Heights is a stable suburb in Sutherland Shire, NSW 2233, about 24km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.78M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 58/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Woronora Heights has an overall score of 66/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2233 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (4.35%), New Zealand (1.37%), South Africa (0.61%), Malaysia (0.47%), Germany (0.43%)
Top languages: Greek (0.86%), Spanish (0.65%), Italian (0.58%), Russian (0.58%), Mandarin (0.54%)
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 1066 (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)
- Marton Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1063
- Woronora River Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1054
- Bangor Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1077
- Aquinas Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 1.7kmICSEA 1082
- Shire Christian SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.7kmICSEA 1116
- Aspect South East Sydney School, MenaiSecondary · Independent · 1.8km
- Holy Family Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.9kmICSEA 1098
- Lucas Heights Community SchoolCombined · Government · 2kmICSEA 1038
- Inaburra SchoolCombined · Independent · 2.2kmICSEA 1123
- Loftus Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1079
- Yarrawarrah Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1081
- Cook SchoolCombined · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 956
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.
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
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
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.
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.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.
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Source: OpenStreetMap
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 · Updated July 2026
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 Woronora Heights
Is Woronora Heights safe?
Woronora Heights 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 1,151 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Woronora Heights?
In Woronora Heights, the median house price is $1.78M and the median unit price is $672K. Median weekly house rent is $900.
How far is Woronora Heights from Sydney CBD?
Woronora Heights is about 24.4 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 85 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Woronora Heights?
Woronora Heights has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Woronora Heights?
Woronora Heights has a transport score of 58/100 and 18 bus stops.