Waterloo
NSW 2017 • Greater Sydney
About Waterloo
Waterloo is Sydney's most dramatically transforming suburb, where over 16,000 residents occupy a mix of public housing towers and gleaming new apartment blocks. The government's redevelopment plans promise further change, while new Metro stations will add connectivity to already good bus services. The median income reflects the suburb's stark contrasts.
Green Square's emerging retail precinct serves the growing population, while the traditional Waterloo shops maintain older character. The suburb's position—between the CBD and Sydney Airport—makes it genuinely convenient. Waterloo attracts young professionals seeking affordable inner-city living, and long-term public housing residents whose community faces uncertain change. It's two suburbs in one—Sydney's housing future being negotiated in real time.
Waterloo falls under postcode 2017 and is governed by Sydney Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Heffron electorate.
Location
Supermarkets Nearby
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ColesShop 16 Crystal Street Waterloo 2017 NSW -
ALDI20 A Danks Street, Waterloo NSW 2017
Schools
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237 Botany Rd
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2-6 Kellick Street
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965 Bourke Street
Heritage-Listed Places
There is 1 heritage-listed place in or near Waterloo, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.
Housing Costs 2021 Census
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. China 1,881
- 2. England 919
- 3. New Zealand 425
- 4. Ireland 384
- 5. Brazil 289
- 6. India 257
- 7. Indonesia 236
- 8. Vietnam 208
- 9. Malaysia 198
- 10. South Korea 185
- 11. Philippines 179
- 12. Hong Kong 165
- 13. Italy 157
- 14. United States 136
- 15. South Africa 126
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)