Thinking about buying your first home in Woolwich (2110)? This page brings together 17 data cards from NSW government, the ABS, Transport for NSW, and Domain auction results to help you decide if Woolwich is the right fit. The analysis covers affordability and FHB scheme eligibility, schools and childcare, dealbreakers like flood and bushfire, and how the suburb is changing. Jump between the four sections using the sticky navigation, or scroll through the full analysis below.
Is Woolwich a good suburb to buy in 2026?
Woolwich (2110) scores a Stickybeak Grade across safety, family fit, financial picture, and lifestyle. Scroll down for the full 17-card analysis, or use the section navigation to jump to what matters most.
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The verdict
Who it is for
Woolwich suits established, high-income buyers who prioritise privacy, water proximity, and a quiet peninsula lifestyle over urban convenience. The median house sits at $6,625,000, which aligns with the suburb's top-decile SEIFA score and a household income of $2,931 per week. The public school ICSEA of 1133 is strong, and all 17 nearby childcare services meet or exceed the National Quality Standard. If you are upsizing from elsewhere on the Lower North Shore, this is a logical destination.
Who would not love it
First home buyers are locked out entirely. The median house price is well above the First Home Buyer Assistance Scheme threshold, and even the $870,000 median unit price is a stretch on most entry-level budgets. The walkability score of 28 places Woolwich in the 27th percentile across Sydney, meaning a car is not optional, it is essential. With only one supermarket and one gym within 1.6 km, anyone who values walkable daily errands will find the suburb genuinely frustrating.
What to verify before you bid
- The 20.4% year-on-year house price movement is based on only 5 sales. Treat that figure with real caution, as a single outlier transaction can distort a thin market significantly. - Confirm whether the specific block you are buying sits within the 16.2% of postcode land mapped as bushfire-prone, and check the applicable asset protection zone requirements with Hunters Hill Council. - The composite Stickybeak grade is C, with a C- on both financial and lifestyle measures. Request a full strata report if considering a unit, given the small sales sample and unknown year-on-year movement.
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SAFETY
Will I feel safe and comfortable in Woolwich?
BOCSAR · WOOLWICH 2110
Recorded incidents reported to police
12-month rolling total at suburb level, indexed against Greater Sydney.
RATE PER 100K3,24112 mo to Dec 2025
VS GREATER SYDNEY−60%Below Sydney average
5-YR TREND (LGA)Hunters Hill
Within LGA: Hunters Hill
TOP OFFENCE CATEGORIES
OTHER OFFENCES41%7 reports
ASSAULT35%6 reports
THEFT24%4 reports
ASSAULT SPLIT (DOMESTIC VS NON-DOMESTIC)
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FLAGGED60%
NON-DOMESTIC40%
Across 5 assault reports in this window.
DV-flagged assault has risen statewide as reporting has improved. Compare with caution to suburbs whose population has changed materially.
BOCSAR Recorded Criminal Incidents · Updated March 2026 · CC BY 4.0
Air quality
Air quality in Woolwich
24
GoodAQI · NSW DCCEEW
14:18 AEST
Rozelle station · 3.7 km from centroid
12-month median:AQI 30 · Good
Air quality is generally safe for outdoor activity.
Pollutants
nearest station
PM2.5i
6.1µg/m³
24-hr avg
PM10i
11.2µg/m³
24-hr avg
NO₂i
1.9pphm
1hr reading
AQI · last 12 months · daily mean
Rozelle station · 365 daily points
Source: NSW DCCEEW Air Quality API↗ (CC BY 4.0). Historical data updated weekly; live readings cached 60 minutes.
Median weekly rent from lodged bonds. Sep 2025. Bond count suppressed by DCJ (30 or fewer lodgements this quarter).
Rents here are at the higher end for Sydney. Higher holding costs for investors; higher savings pressure for renters.
Median weekly rent · Unit · 2 bed
Small sample
$750per week
Sep 2025 · bond count suppressed
Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters
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$720▼$30
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Artarmon2064
$775▲$25
3.6 km away
NSW DCJ Rental Bond Board↗ · Sep 2025 · CC BY. Cells with 10 or fewer bond lodgements are suppressed; cells with 30 or fewer have the bond count suppressed but rent published. Figures are transacted rents, not asking rents.
DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE · NSW PLANNING PORTAL · 2110
What’s in the pipeline
NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2110. Expected back by Q3 2026.
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Also in Hunters Hill
Comparing suburbs in the same area can sharpen your decision. Browse suburb insights for other Hunters Hill postcodes, or explore the full Hunters Hill suburb index.
Woolwich is the primary suburb with postcode 2110 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Woolwich is the main locality.
Which local government area is Woolwich in?
Woolwich (2110) is located in the Hunters Hill local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Woolwich?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Woolwich (2110) covering affordability (median sale prices, rental yield, first home buyer eligibility), lifestyle (schools, childcare, walkability, commute times), risk factors (flood zones, bushfire prone land, air quality, traffic volume), and suburb growth signals (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics).
Is Woolwich flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Woolwich. Check the Dealbreakers section on this page for the latest NSW flood zone mapping sourced from official state government data. Always verify at the property level with a Section 10.7 certificate before purchasing.
What are the best schools near Woolwich?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Woolwich (2110), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Woolwich (2110) eligible for the First Home Buyer scheme?
The First Home Buyer eligibility card on this page shows which NSW and federal government schemes — including the First Home Guarantee, stamp duty exemptions, and the First Home Super Saver scheme — apply to purchases in Woolwich (2110). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Woolwich changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Woolwich (2110) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.
