Sutherland Shire Council
Waterfall
Waterfall at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
522
Median age 41
The brief
What to know about Waterfall.
Waterfall (2233) sits in the Sutherland region of NSW.
Waterfall has roughly 522 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Waterfall scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Waterfall's population at 522, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (82% own, 14% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (80% family households, 17% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
522
Median age
41
Family households
80%
Lone person
17%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$500/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$515/wk
Owner occupied
82%
Renter occupied
14%
At a deeper level
522
Median age: 41
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Safety
Crime and safety.
66
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
5
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Waterfall.
Local schools for Waterfall
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Government School Catchment
Waterfall Public School
Helensburgh Public School
Heathcote Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Waterfall.
- What is the Waterfall postcode?
- Waterfall is in the 2233 postcode, in NSW, in the Sutherland Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Waterfall?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $500, for units it's $515.
- What schools are in Waterfall?
- There are 15 schools serving Waterfall on this page, including Waterfall Public School, Helensburgh Public School, Holy Cross Catholic Primary School.
- How walkable is Waterfall?
- Waterfall has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 5.
- What suburbs are near Waterfall?
- Waterfall is close to Woronora Dam, Helensburgh, Lilyvale, Heathcote, Garie.
- What is the population of Waterfall?
- Waterfall has approximately 522 residents. The median age is 41.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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