Wolli Creek at a glance
Median house
$2,323,750
+3.2% year on year
Median unit
$782,500
Days on market
42
Average to sell
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
10.7k
Median age 30
The brief
What to know about Wolli Creek.
The postcode for Wolli Creek is 2205 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
The median house price in Wolli Creek is $2,323,750.
Wolli Creek (2205) sits in the Bayside region of NSW. The median house here is $2,323,750, well above the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +3.2% over the past year, in line with the NSW average (3%).
Wolli Creek has roughly 10,654 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are renter-heavy. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot. Listings here typically sell in 42 days, slower than the NSW average of 32.
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What it’s like to live here.
Wolli Creek scores 100/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with workable public transport options. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
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 9 government primary, 2 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Wolli Creek's population at 10,654, with a median age of 30. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are renter-heavy (34% own, 63% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix is balanced (59% family, 26% lone person).
Population
10,654
Median age
30
Family households
59%
Lone person
26%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $2,323,750 on a typical sale, well above the NSW median. Units come in around $782,500, roughly 66% below the house median. The 12-month picture is one of steady growth (+3.2%). Days on market run long (42 days), so well-priced listings still need patience.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $465,000. Prices sit well above the NSW median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
For sellers
Days on market are running long here (42 days), so realistic pricing and patient marketing matter. Twelve-month growth is +3.2%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$2,323,750
+3.2% over the past year. Median unit price $782,500.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$520/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$540/wk
Owner occupied
34%
Renter occupied
63%
At a deeper level
$2,323,750
+3.2% annual growth
$782,500
42
Average days to sell
10,654
Median age: 30
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.16% (median rent $520/wk against a $2,323,750 price tag). Units yield 3.59% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 63% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20241.16%
Based on $2,323,750 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20243.59%
Based on $782,500 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024+3.2%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202634%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 202442 days
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
5-year trajectory
at +3.2%/yr
2021
$2.0M
5-year change
+17%
2026
$2.3M
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Safety
Crime and safety.
973
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.
100
50
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Wolli Creek.
Local schools for Wolli Creek
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Government School Catchment
Arncliffe West Infants School
Ferncourt Public School
Tempe Public 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 Wolli Creek.
- What is the median house price in Wolli Creek?
- The median house price in Wolli Creek, NSW 2205 is $2,323,750. The median unit price is $782,500. Annual growth is +3.2%.
- What is the Wolli Creek postcode?
- Wolli Creek is in the 2205 postcode, in NSW, in the Bayside Council region.
- Where is Wolli Creek?
- Wolli Creek is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2205. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Bayside Council region.
- What is the average rent in Wolli Creek?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $520, for units it's $540.
- What schools are in Wolli Creek?
- There are 20 schools serving Wolli Creek on this page, including Al Zahra College, Arncliffe West Infants School, Ferncourt Public School.
- How walkable is Wolli Creek?
- Wolli Creek has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 50, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Wolli Creek?
- Wolli Creek is close to Tempe, Arncliffe, Turrella, Undercliffe, Banksia.
- What is the population of Wolli Creek?
- The population of Wolli Creek is approximately 10,654 (2021 Census). The median age is 30.
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