WOOLOOWARE

Sydney South
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House Median
This suburb $2,785,000
Sydney average $1,750,000
Unit Median
This suburb $1,075,000
Sydney average $840,000
Safety Index
Crime rate 3,597
NSW average 6,635
Chinese Population
This suburb 1.7%
NSW average 5%
Population
Total 5,060
Density 2,721.0/km²
Region Info
Region Sydney South
State New South Wales

WOOLOOWARE Property Overview

Purchase Prices (2025 Q2)
House Median $2,785,000
House Sales Volume 44 sales
Unit Median $1,075,000
Unit Sales Volume 172 sales
Rental Prices (Weekly)
2 Bed House $700/wk
3 Bed House $1,100/wk
2 Bed Unit $700/wk
3 Bed Unit $1,000/wk
Data source: NSW Rent and Sales Report 2025 Q2/Q3

WOOLOOWARE Safety Index

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) September 2025
Safe
Crime rate: 3,597 per 100,000 Below NSW average (6,635)
0.54x
vs NSW Average

Crime Rate Comparison

WOOLOOWARE 3,597/100k
NSW Average 6,635/100k

Safety Tips

WOOLOOWARE has a crime rate below the NSW average, indicating generally good safety conditions. However, it's still advisable to maintain basic safety awareness and secure personal belongings.

WOOLOOWARE Community Profile

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Population Overview

5,060
Total Population
2,721
people/km² density
1.7%
Chinese Population
Near average

Major Ethnicities

1
England
2,150 people
42.5%
2
Australia
1,824 people
36.1%
3
Ireland
684 people
13.5%
4
Scotland
489 people
9.7%
5
Italy
278 people
5.5%

Transport

28.3 km
to Sydney CBD
40 min
drive to CBD
58 min
transit to CBD
Has Station
in this suburb

Local Schools (1)

Public (1)

Woolooware High School

Details
54.8 score Year 7-12 Co-ed

WOOLOOWARE Neighbouring Suburbs

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

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About WOOLOOWARE

Woolooware is located in Southern Sydney, approximately 28.3km from CBD, about 58 minutes by public transport. According to ABS 2021 Census, the population is 5,060 with a density of 2721 people/km².

Property: According to NSW Rent and Sales Report (Nov 2025), house median $2,785,000, above Sydney average; unit median $1,075,000, above Sydney average.

Education: According to NESA 2025 HSC results, government school Woolooware High School has 51 Distinguished Achievers.

Safety: According to NSW BOCSAR 2025 data, crime rate is 3597 per 100,000, 0.54x the NSW average, a very safe area.

Demographics: English comprises 42.49%, the largest ethnic group, followed by Australian (36.05%) and Irish (13.52%).

Transport: Has a train station.

Frequently Asked Questions

According to NSW Government Rent and Sales Report (November 2025), Woolooware has a house median of $2,785,000 and unit median of $1,075,000. Property prices are about 50% above Sydney median, a quality residential area.

According to NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (September 2025), Woolooware has a crime rate of 3597 per 100,000, which is 0.54x the NSW average (6635). Significantly below NSW average, a very safe area.

Government schools: Woolooware High School, 2024 HSC results: 51 Distinguished Achievers, AU Guide Score 54.8. Catholic schools: St Aloysius College Cronulla, 2024 HSC results: 65 Distinguished Achievers, 3 All Rounders, AU Guide Score 60.0 (neighbouring suburb).

According to ABS 2021 Census, Woolooware has a population of 5,060, with Chinese comprising 1.70%. Lower Chinese proportion, suitable for families seeking integration into local community. Main ethnic groups: English (42.49%), Aust (36.05%), Irish (13.52%), Scottish (9.66%), Italian (5.49%).

Woolooware is approximately 28.3km from Sydney CBD, about 40 minutes by car or 58 minutes by public transport. This suburb has a train station on the T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line line(s). Outer ring suburb, moderate commute time.