WATERLOO
WATERLOO Property Overview
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WATERLOO Neighbouring Suburbs
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About WATERLOO
Waterloo is located in Eastern Sydney, approximately 3.2km from CBD, about 22 minutes by public transport. According to ABS 2021 Census, the population is 16,379 with a density of 14445 people/km².
Property: According to NSW Rent and Sales Report (Nov 2025), unit median $900,000, on par with Sydney average.
Education: No high schools in this suburb.
Safety: According to NSW BOCSAR 2025 data, crime rate is 13035 per 100,000, 1.96x the NSW average, crime rate slightly above average.
Demographics: English comprises 21.61%, the largest ethnic group, followed by Chinese (19.15%) and Australian (13.54%), notable Chinese community.
Transport: Has a train station.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to NSW Government Rent and Sales Report (November 2025), Waterloo has a unit median of $900,000. Limited house data available. Property prices are close to Sydney median levels.
According to NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (September 2025), Waterloo has a crime rate of 13035 per 100,000, which is 1.96x the NSW average (6635). Slightly above NSW average, recommend understanding specific conditions.
Government schools: No public high school in this suburb. Catholic schools: Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College, 2024 HSC results: 56 Distinguished Achievers, AU Guide Score 61.6 (neighbouring suburb).
According to ABS 2021 Census, Waterloo has a population of 16,379, with Chinese comprising 19.10%. Moderate Chinese population with established community presence. Main ethnic groups: English (21.61%), Chinese (19.15%), Aust (13.54%), Irish (9.51%), Scottish (5.37%).
Waterloo is approximately 3.2km from Sydney CBD, about 10 minutes by car or 22 minutes by public transport. This suburb has a train station on the Metro North West & Bankstown Line line(s). Close to city centre, very convenient commute.