Woollahra
Woollahra is one of NSW's top-performing councils, ranking =5th of 128 and strongest on community services.
"Sydney's prestige eastern suburbs — Paddington galleries, Double Bay boutiques, and harbourside elegance"
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New South Wales · metro council · Pop. 55,175
Data last updated: 2023-24 · Data confidence: high
Overall Score
70 out of 100
#4 of 34 metro councils in NSW
#5 in New South Wales
Score Breakdown
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| Sustainability | 51/100 |
| Community Services | 93/100 |
| Lifestyle & Amenity | 78/100 |
| Core Operations | 59/100 |
What This Means For You
Among metropolitan councils, Woollahra performs strongest in Community Services (scoring 93 out of 100 against peers). Performance in Sustainability is moderate, scoring 51 out of 100 against peers.
What Makes This Place Unique
Sydney's prestige eastern suburbs — Paddington galleries, Double Bay boutiques, and harbourside elegance
Woollahra covers Paddington, Double Bay, Rose Bay, Vaucluse, and Watsons Bay. It's old Sydney money meeting new creative energy, particularly along the Paddington gallery strip.
Known For
- Paddington — Australia's densest gallery precinct
- Double Bay — luxury retail and harbourside dining
- Watsons Bay — fish and chips with harbour views
- Camp Cove and Parsley Bay — sheltered harbour beaches
Living Here
Woollahra is premium Sydney living with harbour access, heritage streetscapes, and elite schools. Property prices are among Australia's highest. For families, the combination of beach, harbour, and parkland is exceptional.
Hidden Gem
Hermitage Foreshore Walk — a hidden harbour trail from Rose Bay to Vaucluse through bushland and past private jetties.