Wattle Grove

NSW 2173 • Greater Sydney

8,886
Population (2021)
$52,520
Median Income
2.59 km²
Area
$500/wk
Median Rent
Family-FriendlyMaster-PlannedSouth-West SydneyParks & LakesCommuter Suburb

About Wattle Grove

Wattle Grove is a planned residential suburb in Sydney's south-west, about 30 km from the CBD within the City of Liverpool. The 2021 Census population is 8,886, with a strong family demographic and relatively modern housing stock. Developed primarily in the 1990s, it has a master-planned layout with parks, lakes and neighbourhood amenities. The suburb's character is clean-lined, suburban and community-oriented.

Residents benefit from local shopping, schools, sporting fields and open spaces, with larger employment and retail options in Liverpool and neighbouring growth corridors. The suburb is well placed for road travel via nearby motorway connections and has bus links to rail hubs. Public transport for longer commutes typically involves feeder services to Holsworthy or Liverpool rail stations. Wattle Grove appeals to families seeking a quieter suburban setting with metropolitan access.

Wattle Grove falls under postcode 2173 and is governed by Liverpool Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Holsworthy electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
2173
Urban Area
Liverpool - East
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.95°, 150.94°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
2.59 km²
Elevation
15m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Holsworthy Station
4 km
Not walkable
Liverpool Station
7.5 km
Not walkable
Warwick Farm Station
8.5 km
Not walkable
Glenfield Station
10 km
Not walkable

Bus Services

  • South-west Sydney bus routes — Liverpool CBD 25-45 min
  • Feeder services — Holsworthy station 10-25 min
  • Cross-suburban services — Moorebank / Hammondville / Casula 20-40 min

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
30 km
By Train
55-75 min (via Holsworthy/Liverpool)
By Bus
80-120 min (multi-leg)
By Car (Peak)
60-95 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
40-60 min

🛣️ Most public transport trips connect through Holsworthy or Liverpool for heavy rail access to central Sydney.

Walkability Somewhat Walkable

Local parks and neighbourhood services are accessible on foot, but many commuters still depend on buses, rail connections and cars.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Cnr Australia Avenue & Village Way Wattle Grove 2173 NSW

🎓 Schools

🔍 Crime Statistics

NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Wattle Grove by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Wattle Grove Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Wattle Grove" under Suburb

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$500
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,200
Avg Household Size
3.1 people
Median Age
35 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
1%

22 state housing + 6 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
8,952
Census 2021
8,886
0.7% decline

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$44,096
Income 2021
$52,520
19.1% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 5,991
Born Overseas 2,684

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. India 366
  • 2. Egypt 297
  • 3. Philippines 181
  • 4. China 156
  • 5. England 140
  • 6. Fiji 123
  • 7. New Zealand 118
  • 8. South Africa 90
  • 9. Vietnam 78
  • 10. Lebanon 70

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 2,703
English 2,184
Irish 624
Indian 579
Scottish 557
Chinese 445
Italian 427
Filipino 286
Greek 268
Lebanese 241

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

3,574
Both parents born in Australia
3,973
Both parents born overseas
1,107
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
59.5%
No Religion
24.5%
Hinduism
5.1%
Islam
4.3%
Buddhism
1.6%
Sikhism
0.4%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
653 (7.3%)
5-14 years
1,379 (15.5%)
15-19 years
562 (6.3%)
20-24 years
580 (6.5%)
25-34 years
1,252 (14.1%)
35-44 years
1,310 (14.7%)
45-54 years
1,305 (14.7%)
55-64 years
1,023 (11.5%)
65-74 years
518 (5.8%)
75-84 years
236 (2.7%)
85+ years
78 (0.9%)

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