KATOOMBA
KATOOMBA Property Overview
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Katoomba High School
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About KATOOMBA
Katoomba is located in Western Sydney, approximately 102.5km from CBD, about 126 minutes by public transport. According to ABS 2021 Census, the population is 8,268 with a density of 373 people/km².
Property: According to NSW Rent and Sales Report (Nov 2025), house median $893,000, below Sydney average.
Education: According to NESA 2025 HSC results, government school Katoomba High School has 27 Distinguished Achievers.
Safety: According to NSW BOCSAR 2025 data, crime rate is 10668 per 100,000, 1.61x the NSW average, crime rate slightly above average.
Demographics: English comprises 42.02%, the largest ethnic group, followed by Australian (31.13%) and Irish (17.56%).
Transport: No train station coverage.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to NSW Government Rent and Sales Report (November 2025), Katoomba has a house median of $893,000. Limited unit data available. Property prices are below Sydney median, offering good value.
According to NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (September 2025), Katoomba has a crime rate of 10668 per 100,000, which is 1.61x the NSW average (6635). Slightly above NSW average, recommend understanding specific conditions.
Government schools: Katoomba High School, 2024 HSC results: 27 Distinguished Achievers.
According to ABS 2021 Census, Katoomba has a population of 8,268, with Chinese comprising 2.10%. Lower Chinese proportion, suitable for families seeking integration into local community. Main ethnic groups: English (42.02%), Aust (31.13%), Irish (17.56%), Scottish (13.87%), German (6.01%).
Katoomba is approximately 102.5km from Sydney CBD, about 89 minutes by car or 126 minutes by public transport. No train station coverage. Relies mainly on bus or driving. Far from city centre, suitable for families not requiring frequent commuting.