Woolooware, NSW 2230 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Woolooware is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2230, home to 5,060 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Sutherland local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 26 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 5,060
- Median age
- 39 years
- Median household income
- $2,228 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,131 /week
- Median family income
- $2,917 /week
- Average household size
- 2.4
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- Local government area
- Sutherland Shire
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - Sutherland
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Hughes
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $550 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,600
- Rent share of household income
- 25%
Schools
- Woolooware Public School
- Woolooware High School
- Burraneer Bay Public School
- Cronulla Public School
- Caringbah North Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 train stops, 43 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 3 train stops, 1 ferry stop, 131 bus stops
- Woolooware Rd N Opp Taywood St
- Woolooware Rd N At Ambyne St
- Woolooware Rd N Opp Ambyne St
- Woolooware Station, Platform 2
- Cronulla Wharf
Lifestyle & amenities
- 37 cafés
- 67 restaurants
- 16 pubs and bars
- 74 parks and reserves
- 15 gyms and fitness centres
- 3 libraries
- 5 supermarkets
- 37 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (26.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (16.4°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1211 mm
- Reference station: Sydney (Observatory Hill), 26.8 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 55.4% of the 3,138 resolvable premises in Woolooware. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 55.4%
- Fibre to the Curb: 42.8%
- Fibre to the Building: 1.6%
- Fibre to the Node: 0.2%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 1,093 across postcode 2230 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 391 violent offences, 235 theft, 129 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Woolooware?
Woolooware (NSW 2230) had 5,060 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 39. It sits within the Sutherland Shire local government area.
What is the median rent in Woolooware?
The median advertised rent in Woolooware is $550/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Woolooware?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Woolooware covering government sectors. Nearest include: Woolooware Public School (0.6 km), Woolooware High School (0.8 km), Burraneer Bay Public School (1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Woolooware?
Woolooware is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (55.4% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Woolooware?
Across postcode 2230, 1,093 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (391), theft (235), property damage (129). 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 Woolooware?
In Woolooware, mean daily temperatures range from 13.8°C to 21.8°C and annual rainfall is 1,211 mm measured at the Sydney (Observatory Hill) weather station (26.8 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Woolooware?
135 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Woolooware centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 43 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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