Wolli Creek
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Wolli Creek, NSW 2205.
About Wolli Creek
Welcome to Wolli Creek
Wolli Creek is a compact, high-rise pocket of Sydney's inner south, tucked into the bend where the Cooks River and Wolli Creek meet, about 9 kilometres from the CBD. Once an industrial backwater, it has been rebuilt almost entirely in the last two decades into a dense cluster of waterside apartment towers, and today it's one of the youngest and most transit-connected suburbs in the city.
With a median age of just 30 and a population of 10,654 packed into a small footprint, Wolli Creek has a distinctly urban, apartment-dwelling character. It suits commuters, first-home buyers and investors who want proximity to the airport and city without the price tag of the inner east, and it borders Turrella, Arncliffe, Banksia, Marrickville and Bardwell Valley, giving residents easy reach into several established pockets of the inner south and inner west.
Lifestyle & dining
Life in Wolli Creek revolves around the riverside promenade and the retail strip at the base of its apartment towers, where cafes, small restaurants and takeaway spots cater to a steady stream of commuters and locals. The Cooks River foreshore path is a drawcard for walking, running and cycling, and on weekends it's common to see residents making the short trip into neighbouring Marrickville or Arncliffe for a wider spread of dining, from Vietnamese and Greek institutions to newer wine bars and roasteries.
Getting around
Transport is arguably Wolli Creek's biggest selling point. Wolli Creek station sits on both the T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line and the T8 Airport Line, and it's also an interchange for Sydney Trains and the airport link, putting the CBD, Sydney Airport and the East Hills line all within easy reach without changing at Central. Bus routes connect through to Arncliffe, Banksia and beyond, and the M5 motorway is close by for drivers, making this one of the more car-optional suburbs in Sydney's south.
Housing & architecture
The suburb's built form is almost entirely vertical: current listings show 98% apartments or units, with townhouses and other dwelling types making up just a sliver of the market. Most stock has been built since the early 2000s, so buyers will find a consistent run of contemporary tower developments rather than the older Federation or California bungalow streetscapes typical of nearby Bardwell Valley or Turrella, many with river or city outlooks and building amenities like gyms and pools.
The property market
The median unit price in Wolli Creek currently sits at $860,000, reflecting its position as a well-connected, apartment-dominant market rather than a house-and-land suburb. Given that units and apartments make up the overwhelming majority of listings, buyers are essentially choosing between building age, outlook and proximity to the station and river when comparing options, and the suburb continues to attract owner-occupiers wanting a low-maintenance base near the city alongside investors drawn to its transport links and airport proximity.
Parks & recreation
Green space here is defined by water rather than sporting ovals. The Cooks River and Wolli Creek foreshores offer shared paths, picnic spots and pockets of bushland that link through to Bardwell Valley and the wider Wolli Creek Valley regional park system, a genuine escape for walkers and cyclists given how built-up the immediate area is. Kerrs Creek Reserve and the boardwalks near the station add further pockets of open space within a short stroll of home.
Schools & families
Wolli Creek is a smaller draw for families than for young professionals and couples, given its unit-heavy housing stock, but it's within easy reach of schools in Arncliffe, Turrella and Marrickville for those who do settle here. Its youthful median age of 30 points to a population weighted towards singles, couples and young renters or buyers rather than large family households, though its growing towers are gradually bringing more families into the mix.
Market snapshot
Wolli Creek property market
Median sale price
$860k
Unit · 2 bed
Median rent
$900
per week
Gross rental yield
5.4%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$731k
Median
$860k
Premium
$1.13m
Days on market
41
Auction clearance
64%
Sold this year
220
Median sold price trend · Unit 2 bed
Compound growth +3.0% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · Unit
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Wolli Creek by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Wolli Creek, NSW 2205.
Population
10,654
residents (2021)
Median age
30
years
Household income
$2,163
median, per week
Median rent
$540
per week
Median mortgage
$2,383
per month
Mortgage / income
25%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Recent results
Recently sold in Wolli Creek
$980k
704/24 Levey Street
Sold ~July 2026
$585k
201/2-6 Brodie Spark Drive
Sold ~July 2026
$935k
b1205/35 Arncliffe Street
Sold ~July 2026
$813k
65/1-5 Gertrude Street
Sold ~July 2026
$819k
12/95 Bonar Street
Sold ~July 2026
$955k
204/15 Brodie Spark Drive
Sold ~July 2026
$945k
1006/35b Arncliffe Street
Sold ~July 2026
$815k
35/97 Bonar Street
Sold ~July 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Common questions
Wolli Creek suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Wolli Creek?
The median unit price in Wolli Creek, NSW is $860k for a 2-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 5.1%.
How much is rent in Wolli Creek?
The median weekly rent in Wolli Creek is around $900 per week.
Is Wolli Creek a good place to live?
Wolli Creek is a suburb in southern Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. Wolli Creek is an established residential suburb in NSW, with a population of around 10,654.
What is the population of Wolli Creek?
Wolli Creek has a population of 10,654 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 30.
How long do homes take to sell in Wolli Creek?
Properties in Wolli Creek take around 41 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 64%.
How much do you need to buy in Wolli Creek?
Entry-level properties in Wolli Creek start around $731k, while premium homes reach $1.13m.
What suburbs are near Wolli Creek?
Suburbs near Wolli Creek include Turrella, Arncliffe, Banksia, Marrickville and Bardwell Valley.
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