Waterfall, NSW 2233 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Waterfall is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2233, home to 522 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Sutherland local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 32 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 522
- Median age
- 41 years
- Median household income
- $2,232 /week
- Median personal income
- $828 /week
- Median family income
- $2,336 /week
- Average household size
- 3.0
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Sutherland Shire
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - Sutherland
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Hughes
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $515 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,383
- Rent share of household income
- 23%
Schools
- Waterfall Public School
- Heathcote Public School
- Helensburgh Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 train stops, 3 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 2 train stops, 4 bus stops
- Waterfall Station, Kooraban St
- Waterfall Station, Platform 1
- Waterfall Station, Platform 2
- Waterfall Station, Access Rd, McKell Av
- Princes Hwy After Yanagang St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 restaurant
- 6 parks and reserves
- 3 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (25.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (17.2°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1149 mm
- Reference station: Wollongong (University), 29.8 km away
NBN & connectivity
Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial serves 99.4% of the 181 resolvable premises in Waterfall. Most premises here use the existing pay-TV coaxial cable, upgraded for NBN. Plans up to NBN 1000 are typically available.
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 99.4%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.6%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 595 across postcode 2233 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 186 violent offences, 125 theft, 88 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Waterfall?
Waterfall (NSW 2233) had 522 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 41. It sits within the Sutherland Shire local government area.
What is the median rent in Waterfall?
The median advertised rent in Waterfall is $515/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Waterfall?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Waterfall covering government sectors. Nearest include: Waterfall Public School (0.4 km), Heathcote Public School (5.5 km), Helensburgh Public School (5.5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Waterfall?
Waterfall is predominantly served by Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (99.4% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Waterfall?
Across postcode 2233, 595 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (186), theft (125), property damage (88). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Waterfall?
In Waterfall, mean daily temperatures range from 14.8°C to 21.5°C and annual rainfall is 1,149 mm measured at the Wollongong (University) weather station (29.8 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Waterfall?
6 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Waterfall centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 3 bus stops, 2 train stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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