Woronora
NSW 2232 · Sutherland Shire
2,043 (2021) → 2,034 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 is a stable suburb in Sutherland Shire, NSW 2232, about 23km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.76M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 75/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Woronora has an overall score of 76/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 86/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2232 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (4.94%), New Zealand (1.37%), Ireland (0.73%), Germany (0.59%), Philippines (0.59%)
Top languages: Greek (1.08%), Mandarin (0.49%), Tagalog (0.49%), German (0.39%), Italian (0.29%)
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
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1065 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Woronora River Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1054
Nearby (within 10km)
- Bangor Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1077
- Inaburra SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.8kmICSEA 1123
- Sutherland Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1101
- Minerva SchoolCombined · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1039
- Aquinas Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 1.9kmICSEA 1082
- St Patrick's College SutherlandSecondary · Catholic · 1.9kmICSEA 1093
- Aspect South East Sydney School, MenaiSecondary · Independent · 1.9km
- Jannali Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1062
- Bonnet Bay Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1090
- Holy Family Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2kmICSEA 1098
- Cook SchoolCombined · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 956
- St Patrick's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.1kmICSEA 1106
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
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Childcare desert
Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.
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
Is Woronora safe?
Woronora has a residential safety score of 86/100, 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 2,252 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Woronora?
In Woronora, the median house price is $1.76M. Median weekly house rent is $950.
How far is Woronora from Sydney CBD?
Woronora is about 22.8 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 80 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Woronora?
Woronora has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1054 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Woronora?
Woronora has a transport score of 75/100 and 23 bus stops.