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 $1.84M 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
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 Q4 2025
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 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 1065 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Woronora River Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1073
Nearby (within 10km)
- Bangor Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1075
- Inaburra SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.8kmICSEA 1122
- Sutherland Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1092
- Minerva SchoolCombined · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1034
- Aquinas Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 1.9kmICSEA 1076
- St Patrick's College SutherlandSecondary · Catholic · 1.9kmICSEA 1092
- Aspect South East Sydney School, MenaiSecondary · Independent · 1.9km
- Jannali Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1061
- Bonnet Bay Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1096
- Holy Family Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2kmICSEA 1092
- Cook SchoolCombined · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 983
- St Patrick's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.1kmICSEA 1103
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
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
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
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 2,888 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Woronora?
In Woronora, the median house price is $1.84M. 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 1073 (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.