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Woollahra has an estimated 7,950 residents, up 6.7% since the 2021 Census, with 181 projects tracked in the area around Woollahra.
Updated 14 Oct 2026.
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The Woollahra Statistical Area (Lv2) is located 4.0 kilometres southeast from Sydney CBD. Its population is approximately 7,950 as of Aug 2026, up 496 people (6.7%) from 7,454 people at the 2021 Census. This change is based on the ABS estimated resident population (ERP) of 7,779 as of June 2025 and 91 validated new addresses since the Census date. Woollahra combines high taxpayer incomes, a strong apartment presence, standout school performance and a notable professional and technical employment base. Its residents include a high proportion of older Australians and elderly residents, many in lone person or group households; the area is also very well educated and affluent.
Its leafy streets, historical architecture, art galleries, boutiques, upmarket restaurants, parks and gardens contribute to a distinctive mix of cultural life, urban sophistication and outdoor leisure. The area is renowned for its picturesque scenery and refined lifestyle offerings.
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01Profile
The analysis, national rankings and who lives there.
The Woollahra Statistical Area (Lv2) is located 4.0 kilometres southeast from Sydney CBD. Its population is approximately 7,950 as of Aug 2026, up 496 people (6.7%) from 7,454 people at the 2021 Census. This change is based on the ABS estimated resident population (ERP) of 7,779 as of June 2025 and 91 validated new addresses since the Census date. Woollahra combines high taxpayer incomes, a strong apartment presence, standout school performance and a notable professional and technical employment base. Its residents include a high proportion of older Australians and elderly residents, many in lone person or group households; the area is also very well educated and affluent.
Its leafy streets, historical architecture, art galleries, boutiques, upmarket restaurants, parks and gardens contribute to a distinctive mix of cultural life, urban sophistication and outdoor leisure. The area is renowned for its picturesque scenery and refined lifestyle offerings.
Estimated resident population by year (ABS, not Census counts): 7,533 in 2001 and 7,779 in 2025. The dashed segment ends at the AreaSearch estimate for Aug 2026: 7,950 (ABS June 2025 base).
Share of residents in each age band (ABS age profile, scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate). Largest: 25 to 34, 18.7%.
Share of households in each weekly household income band (2021 Census). Largest: $4000+, 40.3%.
Woollahra ranks in the 99th percentile nationally for health and the 98th for transport & access.
Each bar and spoke is a national percentile; the dashed ring is the typical area. 99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better. Orange marks the top three measures where a higher percentile is better; not Age, Housing or Housing Cost.
02Market and pipeline
Rents, sale prices and what is being built.
The median rent in Woollahra is $1,080 a week, up 6.7% over 12 months to Jun 2026 and 37% above Greater Sydney. The gross rental yield across all dwellings is 2.0%.
37% above Greater Sydney on median weekly rent
Median weekly rent by year, lodged bonds. Houses (solid line): $1,284 in 2017, $1,879 in 2026; Units (dashed orange line): $706 in 2017, $972 in 2026. The latest is to Jun 2026.
Some rents are estimated from nearby areas.
Yield is indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools.
| Address | Sale price | Settled | Address type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/169 Edgecliff Road, Woollahra NSW 2025 | $1,020,000 | 17 Sep 2026 | Unit |
| 26/118 Wallis Street, Woollahra NSW 2025 | $1,840,000 | 14 Sep 2026 | Unit |
| 4/24 Chester Street, Woollahra NSW 2025 | $1,415,000 | 14 Sep 2026 | Unit |
| 31 Spicer Street, Woollahra NSW 2025 | $4,350,000 | 27 Aug 2026 | Street address |
| 25 Ocean Street, Woollahra NSW 2025 | $4,860,000 | 24 Aug 2026 | Street address |
| 5 Spicer Street, Woollahra NSW 2025 | $3,820,000 | 18 Aug 2026 | Street address |
| 11 Raine Street, Woollahra NSW 2025 | $5,485,000 | 17 Aug 2026 | Street address |
| 2/15 Weeroona Avenue, Woollahra NSW 2025 | $4,000,000 | 14 Aug 2026 | Unit |
| 380 Edgecliff Road, Woollahra NSW 2025 | $12,650,000 | 13 Aug 2026 | Street address |
| 50 Thorne Street, Edgecliff NSW 2027 | $2,080,000 | 13 Aug 2026 | Street address |
The 10 most recent of the 49 residential sales recorded since 30 Apr 2026 (the latest settled 17 Sep 2026), newest first. The median of these 49, houses and units together, was $3,595,000 (a different set from the medians above). Source: NSW Valuer General / AreaSearch, to September 2026. Commercial, vacant land and nominal sales are left out. Unit means the address has a unit number; a street address has none.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $1,080 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent over 12 months | +6.7% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Gross rental yield, all dwellings | 2.0% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Median house price | $4.39m | Contract-date median, 2026 to date | |
| Median unit price | $1.64m | Contract-date median, 2026 to date |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median price, latest residential sales | $3,595,000 | Median of the 49 most recent residential sales, settled 30 Apr 2026 to 17 Sep 2026, NSW Valuer General / AreaSearch | |
| Median rent, houses | $1,879 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent for houses over 12 months | +3.5% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, units | $972 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent for units over 12 months | +9.1% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Gross rental yield, houses | 2.3% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Gross rental yield, units | 2.8% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Median rent, Eastern Suburbs - North | $1,040 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Eastern Suburbs - North, over 12 months | +7.7% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, Sydney - Eastern Suburbs | $974 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Sydney - Eastern Suburbs, over 12 months | +5.9% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, Greater Sydney | $789 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Greater Sydney, over 12 months | +5.3% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 |
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Status of the 132 tracked applications: 39 approved, 33 under assessment, 60 other (refused, withdrawn or no status).
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AreaSearch tracks 181 projects in and around Woollahra, 47 of them under construction.
The NSW Government is completing the long-dormant Woollahra Station on the T4 Eastern Suburbs Line, originally partially built in the 1970s. The project includes a state-led rezoning of land within 800m of the new station and 400m of Edgecliff Station to facilitate approximately 10,000 new homes, including affordable housing.
Ongoing upgrades and maintenance at Woollahra Public School as part of the NSW Government school infrastructure program, including LED lighting installations, cooler classrooms assessment, and the removal of a demountable building in September 2025.
Westfield Bondi Junction is a major regional shopping centre at 500 Oxford Street, Bondi Junction. Scentre Group is delivering a $240 million redevelopment of Level 6, creating a lifestyle, dining and entertainment precinct with an upgraded Event Cinemas complex.
Major redevelopment and expansion of the Sydney Jewish Museum, retaining the existing Holocaust Museum while adding a new Centre for Contemporary Jewish Life and Tolerance, expanded education facilities and new exhibition galleries. Construction is underway following development approval.
An iconic mixed-use development by award-winning developer Eterno Property Group (formerly Top Spring Australia) designed by architect Luigi Rosselli with interiors by Atelier Alwill. Features 15 boutique apartments and penthouses with expansive internal floor areas.
A $1 billion transformation of the iconic InterContinental Hotel site into an eight-storey mixed-use landmark. Designed by Cox Architecture, the project involves the demolition of the existing hotel to deliver a boutique 39-room hotel, 29 luxury residences, high-end retail, dining, and 16 commercial office spaces.
Redevelopment of the former White City Tennis Club in Paddington into a major community sports and cultural precinct open to all. The $150 million project features a five-storey clubhouse with bar, dining and community spaces, nine tennis courts, a full-size football field with 276-seat grandstand, 25m heated outdoor pool, learn-to-swim pool, enclosed…
The Cambrian is Paddingtons finest boutique development, positioned in the heart of the vibrant Oxford Street precinct, comprising luxury residential apartments and a curated retail precinct with a central courtyard oasis.
A mixed-use development transforming an existing parking area into a village-style precinct in Moore Park, featuring public open spaces, food and beverage offerings, community spaces, and an underground multi-level carpark with approximately 1500 spaces.
Boutique development of 5 luxury whole-floor residences at 58 Bellevue Road, Bellevue Hill. Sales have launched and construction is officially underway in 2025. Residences feature private lift access, outdoor spaces (including a private pool for the ground residence), and high-end finishes.
Blume is an exclusive boutique development of four whole-floor luxury residences designed by SRH Architecture with interiors by Ennen & Co. Each residence features generous proportions ranging from three to four bedrooms, with seamless indoor-outdoor connections through full-width balconies and private spaces.
Signature by Stargate is a mixed-use shoptop housing development at 362-384 Oxford Street, Bondi Junction, on a corner site bordered by Oxford Street, Newland Street and Rowe Lane.
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Estimated completion year of the 77 projects in and around the area that are not yet completed and have one: 2024 1, 2025 8, 2026 33, 2027 20, 2028 7, 2029 7, 2030 0, 2031 0, 2032 0, 2033 0, 2034 1. 49 have no completion year.
AreaSearch has tracked 132 substantial development applications lodged in and around Woollahra over the past 5 years, 106 in the last 12 months; 33 are recorded as under assessment. Coverage varies by council.
Applications per year (dashed: part year): 2021 (part year) 5, 2022 13, 2023 2, 2024 4, 2025 2, 2026 (to Oct) 106.
Key application 13 Trelawney Street, Woollahra Commercial | $5.1m Approved
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracked applications | 132 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Tracked, last 12 months | 106 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area | |
| ABS building approvals | 1.2 per 1,000 people | ABS building approvals | 12th percentile nationally |
| Average approvals a year | 9 | ABS building approvals | 18th percentile nationally |
| Applications approved | 39 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Applications under assessment | 33 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years |
Key infrastructure and planning changes likely to influence the Woollahra SA2 include: Woollahra Station Activation (Planning); Woollahra Public School Upgrade (Construction); Westfield Bondi Junction (Construction); InterContinental Double Bay Redevelopment (Approved); and Signature by Stargate, Bondi Junction (Construction). These projects represent significant developments that will shape the area's future infrastructure landscape.
Infrastructure development impacting the Woollahra SA2 spans multiple sectors including Residential Development, Communities, and Communities, Precincts & Urban Renewal, among others.
The Woollahra SA2 ranks in the top 20% nationally for infrastructure development, reflecting exceptional investment activity compared to similar areas across the country.
On AreaSearch's development drivers ranking, residential development activity in Woollahra is exceptionally low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally.
Dwelling approval activity in the Woollahra SA2 area has seen 7 residential approvals over the past two financial years, based on AreaSearch's SA2 aggregation method. The Woollahra SA2's current population of 7,950 has been supported by 9 approvals on average over recent years.
The Woollahra SA2 has seen 1.2 approvals per 1,000 people in recent years, compared to 6.2 approvals in Greater Sydney. This means that one dwelling has been approved for every 2269 people in the Woollahra SA2, compared to one for every 165 in Greater Sydney.
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Looking at development activity over the past five years, the Woollahra SA2's approval levels have been significantly below the yearly average of 9, showing a notable downturn in recent development.
Over the past five years, the Woollahra SA2 has seen 46 residential approvals while population has remained stable or declined, indicating potential market oversupply.
03People
Population, age, income, work, education and more.
99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better.
Woollahra is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,950 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | |
| Growth since 2021 Census | +6.7% | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | 50th percentile nationally |
| Population density | 6,209 per km² | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | 96th percentile nationally |
| Average yearly growth, 2020 to 2025 | -0.2% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Average yearly growth, 2015 to 2025 | -0.3% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population at the 2021 Census | 7,454 | 2021 Census | |
| Residents added since the 2021 Census | 496 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | |
| Average yearly growth, 2022 to 2025 | +1.3% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Population growth, 2024 to 2025 | 0.0% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Land area | 1.28 km² | AreaSearch boundary analysis |
Total population for the Woollahra SA2 was estimated to be approximately 7,950 as at Aug 2026. This is based upon an estimated resident population of 7,779 from the ABS up to June 2025.
The woollahra sa2 has added approximately 496 people and shown a 6.65% increase from the 7,454 people recorded at the 2021 Census period.
The population density in the Woollahra SA2 is estimated at 6,211 persons per square kilometre based on the latest population estimate.
Over the past 10 years, the population in the Woollahra SA2 has shown a compound annual growth rate of -0.3% per annum.
Population growth in the Woollahra SA2 is driven by: Overseas migration (93.2%), Natural increase (6.8%), Interstate migration (0.0%). The primary driver is Overseas migration, contributing 93.2% of overall population gains.
Woollahra's median age exceeds the national pattern.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41 years | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | 65th percentile nationally |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Children under 15 | 15.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 34 | 28.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 64 | 51.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age at the 2021 Census | 42 years | 2021 Census | |
| Aged 0 to 4 | 4.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 5 to 14 | 11.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 24 | 9.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 34 | 18.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 35 to 44 | 12.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 45 to 54 | 10.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 55 to 64 | 9.4% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 65 to 74 | 8.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 75 to 84 | 9.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 85 and over | 4.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
AreaSearch estimates the median age in the Woollahra SA2 at 41 years as at August 2026. That is down from the 2021 Census figure of 42 years, with AreaSearch updating the age profile for population change recorded since the Census.
At an estimated 41 years as at August 2026, Woollahra is 4 years older than the Greater Sydney 2021 Census average (37 years) and 3 years older than the national Census average (38 years).
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most over-represented age group in the Woollahra SA2 compared to the Greater Sydney region is the 75 - 84 group, making up 9.5% of the population.
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most under-represented age group in the Woollahra SA2 compared to the Greater Sydney region is the 15 - 24 group, making up 9.7% of the population.
Yes, certain age groups in the Woollahra SA2 show significant variance compared to Greater Sydney. The most over-represented age groups are 85+ year-olds (4.9% vs 2.1%) and 75-84 year-olds (9.5% vs 5.3%).
AreaSearch estimates children aged 0-14 years at 15.5% of the population in the Woollahra SA2 as at August 2026.
AreaSearch estimates people aged 65 and over at 23.0% of the population in the Woollahra SA2 as at August 2026.
The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 6% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median taxable income (ATO) | $89,824 a year | ATO FY-24, annual | 98th percentile nationally |
| Average taxable income | $215,743 a year | ATO FY-24, annual |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census household income / week | $3,021 | 2021 Census, weekly | 97th percentile nationally |
| Census personal income / week | $1,635 | 2021 Census, weekly | 98th percentile nationally |
| High-income households | 50.3% | 2021 Census | |
| Census family income / week | $4,566 | 2021 Census, weekly | |
| Low-income households | 13.2% | 2021 Census |
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the Woollahra SA2 is approximately $95,555. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded a median of $89,824.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the Woollahra SA2 is approximately $229,507. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded an average of $215,743.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the Woollahra SA2 is approximately $95,555 compared to $67,214 in Greater Sydney. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $89,824 and $63,183 respectively.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the Woollahra SA2 is approximately $229,507 compared to $92,214 in Greater Sydney. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $215,743 and $86,684 respectively.
As per the 2021 Census, the weekly household income bracket containing the largest proportion of the Woollahra SA2's households (~40.3% / 1,248 households) is the $4000+ cohort.
The largest weekly household income cohort in the Woollahra SA2 is the $4000+ group, representing about 40.3% of households. In comparison, Greater Sydney's largest household income cohort is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing 30.9% of its households, according to the 2021 Census.
The 2021 Census data indicates that the median household income in the Woollahra SA2 is $3,021/wk.
According to the 2021 Census, the median family income in the Woollahra SA2 is $4,566/wk.
The 2021 Census shows that the median personal income in the Woollahra SA2 is $1,635/wk.
AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for FY-24 reveals that income in the Woollahra SA2 is among the top percentile nationally, with the median assessed at $89,824 while the average income stands at $215,743. This contrasts to Greater Sydney's figures of a median income of $63,183 and an average income of $86,684. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 6.38% since FY-24, current estimates would be approximately $95,555 (median) and $229,507 (average) as of June 2026.
The estimated disposable income in the Woollahra SA2 is $11,006 per year according to AreaSearch analysis.
The woollahra sa2's disposable income is $11,006 compared to $7,412 for Greater Sydney, based on AreaSearch analysis.
Woollahra ranks among the top 25% of areas assessed nationally for overall employment performance.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate | 2.4% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Workforce participation | 71.5% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Employed residents | 4,524 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Daytime population | 7,225 | AreaSearch estimate of residents and workers present on a weekday | |
| Labour force | 4,636 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch |
As of June 2026, the Woollahra SA2 has approximately 4,524 employed residents with an unemployment rate of 2.4%. This very low unemployment rate indicates a tight labour market with strong demand for workers. The area ranks in the top 25% nationally for employment performance, indicating a robust job market.
As of June 2026, the unemployment rate in the Woollahra SA2 stands at 2.4%, which is 1.7 percentage points below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. This lower unemployment rate suggests stronger local employment conditions. For comparison, the national unemployment rate is 4.2%.
The employment landscape in the Woollahra SA2 is dominated by several key sectors. The largest employers are professional & technical (23.4% of employment), finance & insurance (14.8%), and health care & social assistance (12.1%). These three sectors alone account for 50.3% of local employment, indicating significant concentration. Other significant employers include education & training and retail trade.
Over the past year to June 2026, the Woollahra SA2 has experienced employment growth, with total employment increasing while the labour force increased. As a result, the unemployment rate has fallen. By comparison, Greater Sydney saw employment increased and its unemployment rate dropped.
The workforce participation rate in the Woollahra SA2 is 71.5%, which represents the proportion of working-age residents who are either employed or actively seeking work. This high participation rate indicates strong workforce engagement and economic vitality. The local rate leading the Greater Sydney average of 68.9%, showing similar workforce dynamics to Greater Sydney.
The woollahra sa2 shows notable specialisation in professional & technical, which employs 23.4% of the local workforce compared to 11.5% across Greater Sydney. With a local vs regional employment ratio of 2.0, this represents a significant industry cluster that likely serves markets beyond the local area. The area also shows above-average employment in 2 other sectors, contributing to a distinctive economic profile.
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The woollahra sa2's employment market shows strong performance nationally, ranking in the top 25% of areas assessed by AreaSearch. This indicates robust employment conditions and economic vitality compared to other regions. Recent job advertisement trends show the broader employment region saw a 3.8% decline, ranking 32nd out of 37 regions nationally.
Woollahra shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor qualifications | 42.5% | 2021 Census | 99th percentile nationally |
| Postgraduate qualifications | 19.2% | 2021 Census | 95th percentile nationally |
| University qualifications | 65.2% | 2021 Census | |
| Vocational qualifications | 6.9% | 2021 Census | 2nd percentile nationally |
| Graduate diploma or certificate | 3.5% | 2021 Census | 77th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced diploma or diploma | 8.7% | 2021 Census | 14th percentile nationally |
| No post-school qualification | 19.4% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending an educational institution | 27.5% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending university or other higher education | 6.4% | 2021 Census | 74th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending primary school | 8.9% | 2021 Census | 26th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending secondary school | 6.6% | 2021 Census | 21st percentile nationally |
65.2% of people aged 15 and over in the Woollahra SA2 have university qualifications, compared to 38.0% in Greater Sydney.
19.4% of people aged 15 and over in the Woollahra SA2 have no formal qualifications, compared to 34.2% in Greater Sydney.
The woollahra sa2 ranks in the 89th percentile nationally for education based on AreaSearch's analysis of qualification and performance metrics.
The most common qualifications in the Woollahra SA2 are: Bachelor Degree (42.5%), Postgraduate (19.2%), Advanced Diploma (8.7%).
27.5% of the population in the Woollahra SA2 is currently engaged in formal education, including 8.9% in primary school, 6.6% in secondary school, 6.4% at university (all shares of total residents).
The average ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) score for schools in the Woollahra SA2 is 1187, indicating above-average socio-educational advantage compared to the national average of 1000.
There are 3 schools within the Woollahra SA2, with a combined enrollment of approximately 904 students.
The woollahra sa2 includes 2 primary schools, 1 combined school.
Woollahra features high concentrations of group households and lone person households but relatively few family households, with a smaller average household size than Greater Sydney.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household size | 2.2 people | 2021 Census | 15th percentile nationally |
| Lone-person households | 33.4% | 2021 Census | 84th percentile nationally |
| Couples with children | 23.4% | 2021 Census | 25th percentile nationally |
| Couples without children | 27.6% | 2021 Census | 56th percentile nationally |
| One-parent families | 8.0% | 2021 Census | 18th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group households | 6.3% | 2021 Census | 88th percentile nationally |
| Households at the 2021 Census | 3,094 | 2021 Census | |
| Estimated households | 3,300 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026 | |
| Family households | 60.2% | 2021 Census | 12th percentile nationally |
| Average children per family | 1.2 per family | 2021 Census | 11th percentile nationally |
As of the 2021 Census, the Woollahra SA2 had 3,094 households. Based on population growth patterns, this has grown by approximately 6.7% to an estimated 3,300 households today.
The average household size in the Woollahra SA2 is 2.2 people. This compares to 2.7 in Greater Sydney and reflects the area's household composition mix.
Family households dominate at 60.2% of all households. Non-family households consist of lone person households (33.4%), group households (6.3%), and other household types (0.0%).
Of the 1,863 family households, couples with children account for 23.4% of all households, couples without children at home 27.6%, and single parent families 8.0%. This mix shapes local demand for schools, family services, and housing types.
Compared to Greater Sydney, the Woollahra SA2 shows distinct household patterns. Lone person households are notably over-represented at 33.4% (versus 23.2% in Greater Sydney). Conversely, family households are under-represented at 60.2% compared to 72.6% in Greater Sydney. This higher proportion of single-person households drives demand for smaller dwellings and different community services.
Families in the Woollahra SA2 have an average of 1.2 children, slightly below the Greater Sydney average of 1.5. This influences local demand for child-related services and larger family homes.
Marriage patterns reveal 41.6% of the adult population are currently married, while 40.9% have never married. This compares to 48.3% married and 36.4% never married across Greater Sydney.
Single-person households represent 33.4% of all households in the Woollahra SA2, higher than the average for Greater Sydney of 23.2%. This affects demand for smaller dwellings and single-person accommodation.
Group households (unrelated people sharing) account for 6.3% of households, above the Greater Sydney average of 4.2%. This higher rate points to more student or young professional shared accommodation.
The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Woollahra was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born overseas | 34.2% | 2021 Census | 72nd percentile nationally |
| Speak another language at home | 15.8% | 2021 Census | 55th percentile nationally |
| English only at home | 84.2% | 2021 Census | 44th percentile nationally |
| Australian citizens | 85.7% | 2021 Census | 45th percentile nationally |
| Born in Australia | 65.8% | 2021 Census | 27th percentile nationally |
| Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents | 0.2% | 2021 Census | 5th percentile nationally |
Woollahra was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets, with 15.8% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 34.2% born overseas.
In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Woollahra are English, comprising 26.6% of the population, which is substantially higher than Greater Sydney's 19.0%, Australian, comprising 18.7% of the population, and Other, comprising 10.7% of the population, which is notably lower than Greater Sydney's 16.0%. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Hungarian is notably overrepresented at 1.0% of Woollahra (vs 0.3% across Greater Sydney), Polish at 1.5% (vs 0.6%) and French at 1.1% (vs 0.5%).
34.2% of the Woollahra SA2 population was born overseas, compared to 40.5% across Greater Sydney.
15.8% of the population in the Woollahra SA2 speaks a language other than English at home, compared to 39.5% in Greater Sydney.
0.2% of the Woollahra SA2 population identifies as Australian Aboriginal, compared to 1.3% in Greater Sydney.
85.7% of the Woollahra SA2 population holds citizenship, compared to 80.8% in Greater Sydney.
04Place
Housing, health, transport, local services and the reports on them.
Woollahra features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with above-average rates of outright home ownership.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rented homes | 36.0% | 2021 Census | 70th percentile nationally |
| Owned outright | 38.2% | 2021 Census | 64th percentile nationally |
| Apartments | 49.4% | 2021 Census | 92nd percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment | $4,000 a month | 2021 Census, monthly | 99th percentile nationally |
| Owned with a mortgage | 25.8% | 2021 Census | 16th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached, terrace and townhouses | 32.1% | 2021 Census | 95th percentile nationally |
| Median weekly rent paid, 2021 Census | $675 | 2021 Census, weekly | 98th percentile nationally |
| Median rent as a share of median household income | 22.3% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 65th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment as a share of household income | 30.6% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 90th percentile nationally |
| People per bedroom | 0.9 per bedroom | 2021 Census | 79th percentile nationally |
In the Woollahra SA2, 38.2% of homes are owned outright, 25.8% are owned with a mortgage, and 36.0% are rented.
According to the latest data, 18.3% of dwellings in the Woollahra SA2 are houses.
In the Woollahra SA2, 49.4% of dwellings are apartments or units, with an additional 32.1% being semi-detached dwellings.
Outright home ownership in the Woollahra SA2 stands at 38.2%, compared to 28.7% in Greater Sydney.
The median monthly mortgage repayment in the Woollahra SA2 is $4,000, compared to $2,427 in Greater Sydney.
The aggregate monthly housing cost in the Woollahra SA2 is $2,085, which represents the average monthly cost across all housing types.
In the Woollahra SA2, households with mortgages typically spend 30.6% of their income on mortgage repayments, while renters spend 22.3% of their income on rent.
The average persons per bedroom ratio in the Woollahra SA2 is 0.9, indicating the level of household density.
Housing affordability in the Woollahra SA2 shows mortgage holders spending 30.6% of income on repayments (vs 27.0% in Greater Sydney), while renters spend 22.3% of income on rent (vs 22.6% in Greater Sydney).
The dwelling mix in the Woollahra SA2 consists of 18.3% detached houses, 32.1% semi-detached dwellings, 49.4% apartments, and 0.2% other dwelling types.
Housing in Woollahra consumes approximately 15.9% of median household income ($13,081 monthly), indicating costs are highly affordable. The generally accepted benchmark is that housing should not exceed 30% of household income.
Development activity remains minimal in this area with fewer than 5 recent applications recorded.
Woollahra's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics relative to locations nationally with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private health cover | 92.3% | ATO FY 2024, private health cover | 99th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition | 74.8% | 2021 Census | 79th percentile nationally |
| Need help with daily activities | 3.5% | 2021 Census | 16th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition, under 65 | 83.7% | 2021 Census | 92nd percentile nationally |
| Three or more long-term health conditions, under 65 | 0.4% | 2021 Census | 5th percentile nationally |
Around 92.3% of people in the Woollahra SA2 are covered by private health insurance, which compares to 59.8% in Greater Sydney.
In the Woollahra SA2, 3.5% of the population is identified as requiring ongoing medical assistance. By comparison, 5.2% of people in Greater Sydney require similar assistance.
6.3% of people in the Woollahra SA2 are diagnosed with asthma. In comparison, 6.4% of the population across Greater Sydney is affected by asthma.
Diabetes affects 2.2% of the Woollahra SA2 population, while in Greater Sydney, 4.3% of people are diagnosed with diabetes.
3.8% of people in the Woollahra SA2 have heart disease. Across Greater Sydney,3.2% of the population is affected by heart disease.
In the Woollahra SA2, 92.3% of the population are estimated to have private health insurance. Comparatively, Greater Sydney sees an estimated private health coverage rate of 59.8%.
Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport access | 98 out of 100 | AreaSearch transport analysis of timetable data | 98th percentile nationally |
| Public transport stops | 33 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 30th percentile nationally |
| Weekly public transport trips | 6,477 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 86th percentile nationally |
| People per public transport stop | 236 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Public transport routes | 31 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles per dwelling | 0.7 per dwelling | 2021 Census | |
| Working residents who worked from home | 66.4% | 2021 Census, taken during COVID-19 restrictions |
There are 33 public transport stops within the Woollahra SA2.
The Woollahra SA2 has 6,477 weekly trips across 31 routes, averaging 925 trips per day.
On average, residential properties are 122 metres from the nearest transport stop.
From the typical resident, the nearest child care centre is 260 m away and the nearest school 317 m.
Distance from the typical resident to the nearest of each service. Every bar starts at 0 m. The nearest is orange.
Public transport 33 stops nearby, 6,477 weekly trips, access rating 98 out of 100.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amenity score | 95 out of 100 | AreaSearch proximity analysis | 95th percentile nationally |
| Nearest child care | 260 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest school | 317 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest pharmacy | 345 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest GP | 352 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest dentist | 352 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest fitness centre | 504 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest supermarket | 639 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest shopping centre | 653 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest bank | 675 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest government service | 1.2 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest hospital | 1.5 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
Sector reports that go deeper on these services: child care, medical, retail, aged care and specialist disability accommodation (SDA). There are 4 long day care centres with 298 places in Woollahra, about 1.1 children aged 0-4 per place.
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06About this profile
Where the figures come from, downloads and nearby areas.
On AreaSearch's development drivers ranking, residential development activity in Woollahra is exceptionally low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally.
Woollahra has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 15% nationally.
No headline figures are reported for this area.
Woollahra's resilient property market has recorded 185 sales in the 12 months to June 2026, comprising 98% residential and 2% commercial transactions.
Woollahra is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends.
Woollahra's median age exceeds the national pattern.
The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 6% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis.
Woollahra ranks among the top 25% of areas assessed nationally for overall employment performance.
Woollahra shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators.
Woollahra features high concentrations of group households and lone person households but relatively few family households, with a smaller average household size than Greater Sydney.
The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Woollahra was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics.
Woollahra features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with above-average rates of outright home ownership.
Woollahra's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics relative to locations nationally with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups.
Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
Amenity provision was found to be above the typical area assessed nationally by AreaSearch, based on counts and proximity analysis.
Woollahra has an estimated 7,950 residents, up 6.7% since the 2021 Census, with 181 projects tracked in the area around Woollahra.
Latest estimate as at Aug 2026; other figures from the 2021 Census, ATO FY-24 and AreaSearch estimates where labelled. Updated 14 Oct 2026.
Sources: ABS Census 2021, ABS estimated resident population, ATO taxation statistics, state rental bonds and property sales records where published, and AreaSearch analysis for Woollahra.
Data currency
Refreshed . Sales to Sep 2026, rents to Jun 2026, population and age estimated to Aug 2026, taxable income FY 2024 and projects to Aug 2026. Housing, households and cultural diversity are from the 2021 Census (next update with the 2026 Census results).
Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, and are labelled as such. Other sections were compiled 14 Oct 2026 from sources that update on their own cycles; "See the evidence" lists each source and its cycle.
SA2 boundaries are defined by the Australian Bureau of Statistics and are designed to represent communities for statistical reporting (for example census and ERP).
Suburbs and Localities (SAL) represent commonly-used suburb or locality names (postal-style areas) and may use different geographic boundaries. For a complete picture, consider both boundary types where available.
Main sources: ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (118011347). QuickStats reports 2021 only; the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.
This page uses ABS Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2) boundaries for statistical reporting (for example census and ERP). SA2 areas can differ materially from Suburbs and Localities (SAL) boundaries, even when they share similar names, because they are defined for different purposes and often use different geographic boundaries.
AreaSearch compiles this page from official and industry sources, including ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia, then calculates statistics for the boundary shown, and ranks, growth rates and benchmarks itself. Property sales come from the state valuation authority, rents from state rental bond lodgements, development applications from council and state planning portals, school data from ACARA, and public transport from state transport departments. Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, labelled as such.
No. Most of this page is built beyond the Census. Dated for this area: population (Aug 2026), age profile (Aug 2026), infrastructure projects (Aug 2026) and income (FY 2024). Compiled with this profile from sources that publish on their own cycles: development and approvals, property sales and rents, employment, education, transport, health and services and amenities. Only housing, households and cultural diversity remain wholly Census-based, because no more current small-area dataset exists for those measures.
Key demographics and figures for Woollahra from the 2021 Census, ATO taxpayer data and AreaSearch estimates and analysis. Each topic has its own table of key figures beside the section it belongs to, and each row names its source and date. The percentile compares Woollahra with every neighbourhood-sized area across Australia (ABS SA2 areas): a higher percentile means more of that measure than most, not necessarily better.
Source: AreaSearch (areasearch.com.au) compiled from ABS Census 2021, ATO and other public sources.
