Wattle Grove at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
8,886
Median age 35
The brief
What to know about Wattle Grove.
The postcode for Wattle Grove is 2173 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Wattle Grove (2173) sits in the Sutherland region of NSW.
Wattle Grove has roughly 8,886 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly 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.
Wattle Grove scores 2/100 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 10 government primary, 4 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Wattle Grove's population at 8,886, with a median age of 35. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (69% own, 29% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (86% family households, 13% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
8,886
Median age
35
Family households
86%
Lone person
13%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$500/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$500/wk
Owner occupied
69%
Renter occupied
29%
At a deeper level
8,886
Median age: 35
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Safety
Crime and safety.
139
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.
2
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Wattle Grove.
Local schools for Wattle Grove
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Government School Catchment
Hammondville Public School
Wattle Grove Public School
Holsworthy High School
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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 Wattle Grove.
- What is the Wattle Grove postcode?
- Wattle Grove is in the 2173 postcode, in NSW, in the Sutherland Shire Council region.
- Where is Wattle Grove?
- Wattle Grove is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2173. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Sutherland Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Wattle Grove?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $500, for units it's $500.
- What schools are in Wattle Grove?
- There are 20 schools serving Wattle Grove on this page, including St Mark's Coptic Orthodox College, St Christopher's Catholic Primary School, Hammondville Public School.
- How walkable is Wattle Grove?
- Wattle Grove has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Wattle Grove?
- Wattle Grove is close to Holsworthy, Hammondville, Moorebank, Liverpool, Liverpool South.
- What is the population of Wattle Grove?
- The population of Wattle Grove is approximately 8,886 (2021 Census). The median age is 35.
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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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