WATERLOO

Sydney East
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House Median
No data available
Unit Median
This suburb $900,000
Sydney average $840,000
Safety Index
Crime rate 13,035
NSW average 6,635
Chinese Population
This suburb 19.1%
NSW average 5%
Population
Total 16,379
Density 14,445.0/km²
Region Info
Region Sydney East
State New South Wales

WATERLOO Property Overview

Purchase Prices (2025 Q2)
House Median No data
House Sales Volume -
Unit Median $900,000
Unit Sales Volume 175 sales
Rental Prices (Weekly)
2 Bed House $1,100/wk
3 Bed House $1,275/wk
2 Bed Unit $1,130/wk
3 Bed Unit $1,490/wk
Data source: NSW Rent and Sales Report 2025 Q2/Q3

WATERLOO Safety Index

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) September 2025
Exercise Caution
Crime rate: 13,035 per 100,000 Above NSW average (6,635)
1.96x
vs NSW Average

Crime Rate Comparison

WATERLOO 13,035/100k
NSW Average 6,635/100k

Safety Tips

WATERLOO has a crime rate above the NSW average. It's recommended to be mindful of personal and property security, avoid walking alone late at night, and keep valuables secured.

WATERLOO Community Profile

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Population Overview

16,379
Total Population
14,445
people/km² density
19.1%
Chinese Population
Well above average

Major Ethnicities

1
England
3,540 people
21.6%
2
China
3,136 people
19.2%
3
Australia
2,218 people
13.5%
4
Ireland
1,557 people
9.5%
5
Scotland
879 people
5.4%

Transport

3.2 km
to Sydney CBD
10 min
drive to CBD
22 min
transit to CBD
Has Station
in this suburb

Local Schools

No school data available for this area

WATERLOO Neighbouring Suburbs

Property data: © NSW Government (2025 Q2) | 5 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.