Sutherland Shire Council
Wattamolla
Wattamolla at a glance
Walk score
6
Very car dependent
Population
71
Median age 61
The brief
What to know about Wattamolla.
Wattamolla (2232) sits in the Sutherland region of NSW.
Wattamolla has roughly 71 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Wattamolla scores 6/100 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.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1302mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Sydney (Observatory Hill) station, 32.5km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 3 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Wattamolla's population at 71, with a median age of 61. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (100% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (68% family households, 18% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
71
Median age
61
Family households
68%
Lone person
18%
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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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$460/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$295/wk
Owner occupied
100%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
71
Median age: 61
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Getting around
Walkability.
6
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Wattamolla.
Local schools for Wattamolla
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Royal National Park Environmental Education Centre
Grays Point Public School
Loftus Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1302 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.4°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Sydney (Observatory Hill) (33 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Wattamolla.
- What is the Wattamolla postcode?
- Wattamolla is in the 2232 postcode, in NSW, in the Sutherland Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Wattamolla?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $460, for units it's $295.
- What schools are in Wattamolla?
- There are 20 schools serving Wattamolla on this page, including Royal National Park Environmental Education Centre, Grays Point Public School, Loftus Public School.
- How walkable is Wattamolla?
- Wattamolla has a Walk Score of 6 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Wattamolla?
- Wattamolla is close to Audley, Bonnie Vale, Goarra, Jibbon, Marley.
- What is the population of Wattamolla?
- Wattamolla has approximately 71 residents. The median age is 61.
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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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