Sutherland Shire Council
Yarrawarrah
Yarrawarrah at a glance
Walk score
8
Very car dependent
Population
2,775
Median age 42
The brief
What to know about Yarrawarrah.
Yarrawarrah (2233) sits in the Sutherland region of NSW.
Yarrawarrah has roughly 2,775 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly 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.
Yarrawarrah scores 8/100 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, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Yarrawarrah's population at 2,775, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (93% own, 5% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (87% family households, 11% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
2,775
Median age
42
Family households
87%
Lone person
11%
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)
$520/wk
Owner occupied
93%
Renter occupied
5%
At a deeper level
2,775
Median age: 42
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Safety
Crime and safety.
29
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.
8
10
10
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Yarrawarrah.
Local schools for Yarrawarrah
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Government School Catchment
Yarrawarrah Public School
Marton Public School
Engadine High 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 Yarrawarrah.
- What is the Yarrawarrah postcode?
- Yarrawarrah is in the 2233 postcode, in NSW, in the Sutherland Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Yarrawarrah?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $500, for units it's $520.
- What schools are in Yarrawarrah?
- There are 20 schools serving Yarrawarrah on this page, including Yarrawarrah Public School, Marton Public School, Engadine High School.
- How walkable is Yarrawarrah?
- Yarrawarrah has a Walk Score of 8 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 10, bike score 10.
- What suburbs are near Yarrawarrah?
- Yarrawarrah is close to Loftus, Engadine, Woronora Heights, Audley, Bonnie Vale.
- What is the population of Yarrawarrah?
- Yarrawarrah has approximately 2,775 residents. The median age is 42.
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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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