Worrigee at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
5,384
Median age 33
The brief
What to know about Worrigee.
The postcode for Worrigee is 2540 (NSW).
Worrigee (2540) sits in the Unincorp. Other Territories region of NSW.
Worrigee has roughly 5,384 residents, with a young-family demographic. 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.
Worrigee 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 9 government primary, 3 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Worrigee's population at 5,384, with a median age of 33. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (63% own, 35% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (77% family households, 19% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
5,384
Median age
33
Family households
77%
Lone person
19%
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)
$360/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$390/wk
Owner occupied
63%
Renter occupied
35%
At a deeper level
5,384
Median age: 33
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Safety
Crime and safety.
200
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
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Worrigee.
Local schools for Worrigee
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Government School Catchment
Shoalhaven High School
Nowra East Public School
Nowra Public School
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Frequently asked
About Worrigee.
- What is the Worrigee postcode?
- Worrigee is in the 2540 postcode, in NSW, in the Unincorp. Other Territories region.
- Where is Worrigee?
- Worrigee is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2540, in the Unincorp. Other Territories region.
- What is the average rent in Worrigee?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $360, for units it's $390.
- What schools are in Worrigee?
- There are 18 schools serving Worrigee on this page, including Nowra Christian School, Shoalhaven High School, St John the Evangelist Catholic High School.
- How walkable is Worrigee?
- Worrigee has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Worrigee?
- Worrigee is close to Mayfield, South Nowra, Brundee, Nowra East, Nowra.
- What is the population of Worrigee?
- The population of Worrigee is approximately 5,384 (2021 Census). The median age is 33.
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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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