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Wolli Creek

NSW 2205 • Greater Sydney

10,654
Population (2021)
$55,692
Median Income
0.66 km²
Area
$540/wk
Median Rent
Modern LivingTrain AccessInner SouthWaterfrontYoung ProfessionalsHigh-Density

About Wolli Creek

Wolli Creek is a modern, high-density waterfront suburb in the inner-south of Sydney, located just 9 km from the CBD with over 10,600 residents. Transformed from an industrial precinct into a residential suburb from the 2000s onward, it now features striking apartment towers alongside Wolli Creek Regional Park. The suburb sits at the junction of the T4 and T8 train lines, making it exceptionally well-connected to both the CBD and Sydney Airport. Its relatively recent development means newer apartment buildings, modern infrastructure, and a growing young professional community.

The suburb is centred around Wolli Creek station and the surrounding pedestrian-friendly streets and cafes. Wolli Creek Regional Park provides walking and cycling trails along the creek foreshore, offering a natural escape minutes from the apartment towers. The community skews young and professional, with many residents taking advantage of the suburb's outstanding transport links to work in the city or at the airport. While retail amenity is moderate with residents often heading to nearby Rockdale or Hurstville, the transport position and green space make Wolli Creek a genuine lifestyle choice.

Wolli Creek falls under postcode 2205 and is governed by Rockdale Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Rockdale electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2205
Urban Area
Rockdale
LGA / Council
Rockdale
Federal Electorate
Barton
State Electorate
Rockdale
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.93°, 151.15°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
0.66 km²
Elevation
3m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Wolli Creek
0.2 km
3 min

Bus Services

  • 418, 419 — Bexley, Rockdale, Campsie 15-25 min

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
9 km
By Train
13 min to Central
By Car (Peak)
20-35 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
15 min

🛣️ T4 and T8 both serve Wolli Creek; Sydney Airport just 5 min by T8

Walkability Very Walkable

Excellent walkability around station and creek park; limited by apartment density elsewhere

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Woolworths
    78-96 Arncliffe Street Wolli Creek 2205 NSW
  • ALDI
    4 Magdalene Terrace, Wolli Creek NSW 2205

🎓 Schools

🏛️ Heritage-Listed Places

There is 1 heritage-listed place in or near Wolli Creek, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.

Wolli Creek Aqueduct
Unwin Street, Undercliffe • SHR #01355

🔍 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 Wolli Creek by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Wolli Creek Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

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

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$540
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,383
Avg Household Size
2.2 people
Median Age
30 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
0.6%

17 state housing + 10 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
6,394
Census 2021
10,654
▲ 66.6% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$42,432
Income 2021
$55,692
▲ 31.3% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 2,460
Born Overseas 7,575

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. China 2,155
  • 2. Indonesia 457
  • 3. Brazil 389
  • 4. Hong Kong 282
  • 5. Philippines 278
  • 6. India 262
  • 7. Thailand 255
  • 8. Vietnam 250
  • 9. Nepal 245
  • 10. Malaysia 226

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Chinese 3,777
English 985
Australian 701
Filipino 347
Indian 344
Irish 326
Vietnamese 326
Italian 274
Scottish 201
Korean 174

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

858
Both parents born in Australia
8,678
Both parents born overseas
450
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
47.8%
Christianity
25.7%
Buddhism
10.0%
Hinduism
4.2%
Islam
3.5%
Sikhism
0.2%
Judaism
0.2%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
543 (5.1%)
5-14 years
308 (2.9%)
15-19 years
169 (1.6%)
20-24 years
1,360 (12.8%)
25-34 years
4,971 (46.7%)
35-44 years
1,940 (18.2%)
45-54 years
593 (5.6%)
55-64 years
427 (4.0%)
65-74 years
244 (2.3%)
75-84 years
83 (0.8%)
85+ years
6 (0.1%)

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Which train lines serve Wolli Creek? +

Wolli Creek is served by both the T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line and the T8 Airport & South Line, providing direct access to Central Station in about 13 minutes and Sydney Airport in around 5 minutes.

What is the median rent in Wolli Creek? +

The median weekly rent in Wolli Creek is approximately $540 per week, reflecting the suburb's modern apartment stock, inner-city location, and exceptional transport links.

Which council/LGA covers Wolli Creek? +

Wolli Creek is part of Bayside Council (previously Rockdale City Council before the 2016 amalgamation), covering the inner-south suburbs between the CBD and Sydney Airport.

What is Wolli Creek known for? +

Wolli Creek is known for its modern apartment developments, exceptional train connectivity to both the Sydney CBD and the Airport, and the scenic Wolli Creek Regional Park — a leafy natural corridor through the urban precinct.