Woolloomooloo at a glance
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
3,792
Median age 39
The brief
What to know about Woolloomooloo.
The postcode for Woolloomooloo is 2011 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Woolloomooloo (2011) sits in the Sydney region of NSW.
Woolloomooloo has roughly 3,792 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Woolloomooloo scores 100/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with limited public transport. 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 8 government primary, 2 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 8 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Woolloomooloo's population at 3,792, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters (27% own, 71% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (51%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
3,792
Median age
39
Family households
41%
Lone person
51%
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)
$490/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$500/wk
Owner occupied
27%
Renter occupied
71%
At a deeper level
3,792
Median age: 39
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Safety
Crime and safety.
794
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
20
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Woolloomooloo.
Local schools for Woolloomooloo
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Government School Catchment
Sydney Distance Education High School
Plunkett Street Public School
Darlinghurst 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 Woolloomooloo.
- What is the Woolloomooloo postcode?
- Woolloomooloo is in the 2011 postcode, in NSW, in the City of Sydney region.
- Where is Woolloomooloo?
- Woolloomooloo is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2011. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the City of Sydney region.
- What is the average rent in Woolloomooloo?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $490, for units it's $500.
- What schools are in Woolloomooloo?
- There are 20 schools serving Woolloomooloo on this page, including Sydney Distance Education High School, Plunkett Street Public School, St Vincent's College.
- How walkable is Woolloomooloo?
- Woolloomooloo has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 20, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Woolloomooloo?
- Woolloomooloo is close to Potts Point, Kings Cross, Elizabeth Bay, Parliament House, Hmas Kuttabul.
- What is the population of Woolloomooloo?
- The population of Woolloomooloo is approximately 3,792 (2021 Census). The median age is 39.
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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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