Woollahra
NSW 2025 • Greater Sydney
About Woollahra
Woollahra is one of Sydney's most prestigious eastern suburbs, situated approximately 4 kilometres east of the CBD within the Woollahra Council area. With a population of 7,189 across just 1.23 square kilometres, the suburb commands some of the highest property values in the country, with a median household income exceeding $157,000 per year and median rent of $670 per week. The suburb's median age of 42 and average household size of 2.2 reflect a mix of established professionals, families, and long-term residents who value its quiet, tree-lined streets and heritage architecture.
Woollahra is best known for its gallery and antique strip along Queen Street, complemented by boutique cafes, restaurants, and specialty retailers that give the suburb a refined village atmosphere. It borders Paddington, Double Bay, and Centennial Park — one of Sydney's most beloved green spaces — offering residents exceptional lifestyle amenity within walking distance. Highly regarded private and public schools in the area make it a sought-after address for families, while its heritage streetscapes and cosmopolitan character cement its status as one of Sydney's most desirable residential suburbs.
Woollahra falls under postcode 2025 and is governed by Woollahra Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Vaucluse electorate.
Location
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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81 Edgecliff Road
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70-78 Edgecliffe Rd
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Woollahra Public School ICSEA 11939328 6313 Forth St
Heritage-Listed Places
There are 3 heritage-listed places in or near Woollahra, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.
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 Woollahra by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Woollahra Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Woollahra" under Suburb
Housing 2021 Census
13 state housing + 12 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Compare Woollahra With
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 484
- 2. New Zealand 207
- 3. South Africa 204
- 4. United States 125
- 5. China 117
- 6. Hong Kong 56
- 7. Philippines 55
- 8. France 54
- 9. Singapore 52
- 10. Italy 51
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)