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Woronora Heights

NSW 2233 • Greater Sydney

2,781
Population (2021)
$52,832
Median Income
2.60 km²
Area
$750/wk
Median Rent
LeafyFamily-FriendlyBushlandQuietEstablished

About Woronora Heights

Woronora Heights is a quiet, leafy suburb in the Sutherland Shire, located approximately 30 kilometres south of the Sydney CBD in New South Wales. With a population of around 3,200, it sits at an elevation of 91 metres and covers 2.6 square kilometres of predominantly residential land. The suburb has a peaceful, bushland-surrounded character and is home to established families who value its natural setting.

Residents of Woronora Heights enjoy proximity to the Woronora River and surrounding bushwalking trails, making it ideal for nature lovers. Regular bus services connect the suburb to Engadine, Sutherland, and Miranda, where trains and larger shopping centres are available. Local amenities include a small shopping strip, and the suburb is close to quality schools in the broader Sutherland Shire area.

Woronora Heights falls under postcode 2233 and is governed by Sutherland Shire Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Heathcote electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2233
Urban Area
Sutherland Shire - West
LGA / Council
Sutherland Shire
Federal Electorate
Hughes
State Electorate
Heathcote
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-34.03°, 151.03°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
2.60 km²
Elevation
91m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Sutherland
4.5 km
N/A (bus recommended)
Engadine
3.5 km
N/A (bus recommended)
Loftus
3 km
N/A (bus recommended)

Bus Services

  • 947 — Sutherland via Engadine 15 min
  • 948 — Miranda via Sutherland 25 min

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
30 km
By Train
50–60 min (bus to station + train)
By Bus
N/A (no direct CBD bus)
By Car (Peak)
50–70 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
35–45 min

🛣️ Most residents drive or bus to Sutherland/Engadine station then train to CBD

Walkability Car-Dependent

Hilly terrain and limited local shops mean most residents rely on cars for daily errands.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 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 Woronora Heights by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Woronora Heights Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

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

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$750
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,600
Avg Household Size
3.2 people
Median Age
43 years

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
2,855
Census 2021
2,781
▼ 2.6% decline

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$44,252
Income 2021
$52,832
▲ 19.4% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 2,374
Born Overseas 390

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 121
  • 2. New Zealand 38
  • 3. South Africa 17
  • 4. Malaysia 13
  • 5. Germany 12
  • 6. Italy 12
  • 7. Philippines 12
  • 8. China 11
  • 9. United States 10
  • 10. Ireland 9

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 1,235
English 1,146
Irish 388
Scottish 301
Italian 117
German 115
Greek 62
Australian Aboriginal 53
Chinese 44
Dutch 40

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,824
Both parents born in Australia
551
Both parents born overseas
382
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
66.2%
No Religion
30.3%
Buddhism
0.6%
Hinduism
0.6%
Islam
0.2%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
128 (4.6%)
5-14 years
367 (13.2%)
15-19 years
242 (8.7%)
20-24 years
204 (7.3%)
25-34 years
214 (7.7%)
35-44 years
274 (9.9%)
45-54 years
463 (16.6%)
55-64 years
505 (18.2%)
65-74 years
287 (10.3%)
75-84 years
79 (2.8%)
85+ years
13 (0.5%)

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