WAVERLEY
WAVERLEY Property Overview
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Catholic (1)
St Clare's College
DetailsWAVERLEY Neighbouring Suburbs
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About WAVERLEY
Waverley is located in Eastern Sydney, approximately 6.4km from CBD, about 34 minutes by public transport. According to ABS 2021 Census, the population is 4,216 with a density of 7018 people/km².
Property: According to NSW Rent and Sales Report (Nov 2025), house median $4,700,000, above Sydney average; unit median $1,700,000, above Sydney average.
Education: According to NESA 2025 HSC results, Catholic school St Clare's College has 133; independent school St Catherine's School has 233.
Safety: According to NSW BOCSAR 2025 data, crime rate is 8824 per 100,000, 1.33x the NSW average, safety level close to NSW average.
Demographics: English comprises 34.56%, the largest ethnic group, followed by Australian (22.70%) and Irish (15.39%).
Transport: Neighbouring suburb has a train station.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to NSW Government Rent and Sales Report (November 2025), Waverley has a house median of $4,700,000 and unit median of $1,700,000. Property prices are significantly above Sydney median, a premium residential area.
According to NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (September 2025), Waverley has a crime rate of 8824 per 100,000, which is 1.33x the NSW average (6635). Slightly above NSW average, recommend understanding specific conditions.
Government schools: No public high school in this suburb. Catholic schools: St Clare's College, 2024 HSC results: 133 Distinguished Achievers, 4 All Rounders, AU Guide Score 74.7. Independent schools: St Catherine's School, 2024 HSC results: 233 Distinguished Achievers, 8 All Rounders, 3 Top Achievers, AU Guide Score 83.5.
According to ABS 2021 Census, Waverley has a population of 4,216, with Chinese comprising 3.80%. Lower Chinese proportion, suitable for families seeking integration into local community. Main ethnic groups: English (34.56%), Aust (22.70%), Irish (15.39%), Scottish (9.30%), Italian (5.34%).
Waverley is approximately 6.4km from Sydney CBD, about 18 minutes by car or 34 minutes by public transport. No train station in this suburb, but neighbouring suburbs have stations available. Close to city centre, very convenient commute.