Yarrawarrah
NSW 2233 · Sutherland Shire
2,775 (2021) → 2,815 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.
Yarrawarrah is a stable suburb in Sutherland Shire, NSW 2233, about 26km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.47M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 64/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Yarrawarrah has an overall score of 69/100, 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 (3.53%), New Zealand (1.62%), South Africa (0.72%), India (0.61%), Ireland (0.54%)
Top languages: Greek (0.68%), Arabic (0.43%), Mandarin (0.43%), Spanish (0.29%), Afrikaans (0.25%)
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 1074 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Yarrawarrah Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1081
Nearby (within 10km)
- Marton Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 1063
- Engadine High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1051
- Loftus Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1079
- Engadine Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1059
- St John Bosco Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.4kmICSEA 1094
- St John Bosco CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 2.4kmICSEA 1081
- Southern Cross Baptist Church Christian SchoolCombined · Independent · 2.4kmICSEA 1108
- Aspect South East Sydney School, LoftusPrimary · Independent · 2.4km
- Cook SchoolCombined · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 956
- Royal National Park Environmental Education CentreCombined · Government · 2.6km
- Dunlea Centre, Australia's Original Boys' TownCombined · Independent · 2.6kmICSEA 962
- Engadine West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 1057
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
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
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
Not much nightlife
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
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 Yarrawarrah
Is Yarrawarrah safe?
Yarrawarrah 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 973 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Yarrawarrah?
In Yarrawarrah, the median house price is $1.47M. Median weekly house rent is $900.
How far is Yarrawarrah from Sydney CBD?
Yarrawarrah is about 25.9 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 75 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Yarrawarrah?
Yarrawarrah has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1081 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Yarrawarrah?
Yarrawarrah has a transport score of 64/100 and 35 bus stops.