WOOLOOWARE
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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.