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NSW · Shoalhaven Council

Worrigee, 2540

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Desirability score

49.1/100
Average

Top 31% of New South Wales' suburbs

74% data confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Green suburb
  • Excellent transport
  • High desirability
What Worrigee is known for: Green suburb, Excellent transport, High desirability

Suburb profile

Worrigee offers a slower mid-sized suburb life in Shoalhaven, with open surrounds and a close-knit community feel. A strong local centre anchors daily routines, while the surrounding region adds variety for weekends away. Leafy streets and shaded corners make the suburb feel greener and more established than many nearby.

Young professionals and new households shape much of the local mix, with a strong presence of young families throughout. Life here is grounded in local routine rather than big-city choice, and that is part of the charm. Parks, reserves and open space make it genuinely outdoor-friendly for walks, sport and weekend downtime.

Public transport is a genuine asset, linking residents to work, study and nearby neighbourhoods. The area offers approachable housing costs alongside a lifestyle that still feels complete.

On the desirability index, the suburb sits around average overall, mainly because local dining and lifestyle amenities and community and employment lag similar regional towns, despite relative strength in housing affordability and parks and green space. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

Population

Population
5,384
Median age
33
Median household income / week
$1,586
Dwelling vacancy
3.9%
Unoccupied private dwellings
74 of 1,891
Median monthly mortgage
$1,733
Employment rate
59%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
176 / 90 / 20

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Housing

Flats / units (January to March 2026)
$465
Houses (January to March 2026)
$600
All types (January to March 2026)
$571
Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
300

Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.

Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)

Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum

Data sources & freshness

Crime & safety

Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
230
Against the person
83
Against property
93
Rate per 1,000 residents
42.7
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 65 residents
State safety percentile
18.1th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-5.1%

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • Breach Apprehended Violence Order135
  • Domestic Violence Related Assault174
  • Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment283
  • Malicious Damage To Property261
  • Non-Domestic Violence Related Assault146

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

  • BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows

Public transport

127 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Guinea Flower Cres Before Arthur St
  • Isa Rd Opp Liberty Rd
  • Peppermint Dr At Mountain Ash Pl
  • Rayleigh Dr Before Worrigee Rd
  • Sullivan St Before Sophia Rd

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

  • Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)

Planning & development

Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).

111 planning-related records

2026· 8 proposals

  • May 2026

  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    140A WORRIGEE ROAD WORRIGEE 2540Under Assessment
  • Subdivision
    OAKBANKS PLACE WORRIGEE 2540Under Assessment
  • Dual occupancy; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Dual occupancy (detached); Residential Accommodation
    20 BOOLIGAL ROAD WORRIGEE 2540Additional Information Requested

  • April 2026

  • Erection of a new structure; Landscaping structures; Swimming pool
    23 WYANGA CRESCENT WORRIGEE 2540Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation
    12 ROYAL STREET WORRIGEE 2540Determined

  • March 2026

  • Subdivision
    324 WORRIGEE ROAD WORRIGEE 2540Determined

  • February 2026

  • Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool; Residential Accommodation
    37 SWANWOOD RISE WORRIGEE 2540Under Assessment

  • January 2026

  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Carport; Minor building alterations (external)
    19 SOPHIA ROAD WORRIGEE 2540Determined
2025· 16 proposals

  • November 2025

  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    84 WYANGA CRESCENT WORRIGEE 2540Determined
  • Subdivision
    23A Aldous Pl WORRIGEE - Lot 101 DP 1283068Additional Information Requested

  • October 2025

  • Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    34 SWANWOOD RISE WORRIGEE 2540Determined

  • September 2025

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    27 LACEBARK GROVE WORRIGEE 2540Determined
  • Demolition; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Group home; Group home (permanent); Non-standard Housing; Residential Accommodation
    118 WORRIGEE ROAD WORRIGEE 2540Determined

  • August 2025

  • Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    23 WYANGA CRESCENT WORRIGEE 2540Determined

  • July 2025

  • Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
    15 ROYAL STREET WORRIGEE 2540Determined
  • Subdivision
    324 WORRIGEE ROAD WORRIGEE 2540Determined

  • June 2025

  • Erection of a new structure; Recreation facility (outdoor)
    131 GREENWELL POINT ROAD WORRIGEE 2540Determined

  • May 2025

  • Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space
    19 TEE CLOSE WORRIGEE 2540Determined
  • Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia
    23 WYANGA CRESCENT WORRIGEE 2540Determined

  • April 2025

  • Shed; Erection of a new structure; Fences; Swimming pool
    9 TEE CLOSE WORRIGEE 2540Determined
  • Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    23 WYANGA CRESCENT WORRIGEE 2540Determined
  • Home business; Hours of operation and trading
    18 GUINEA FLOWER CRESCENT WORRIGEE 2540Withdrawn

  • March 2025

  • Subdivision
    23A ALDOUS PLACE WORRIGEE 2540Determined

  • January 2025

  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    4 PALM LILLY CLOSE WORRIGEE 2540Determined
2024· 9 proposals

  • November 2024

  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    9 75 SOPHIA ROAD WORRIGEE 2540Determined

  • October 2024

  • Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external)
    9 HANNAH PLACE WORRIGEE 2540Determined

  • September 2024

  • Multi-dwelling housing; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    118 OLD SOUTHERN ROAD WORRIGEE 2540Determined

  • August 2024

  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    4 SOCRATES PLACE WORRIGEE 2540Determined
  • Home industry; Hours of operation and trading
    4 ALMOND GROVE WORRIGEE 2540Determined

  • June 2024

  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (external)
    141 WORRIGEE ROAD WORRIGEE 2540Determined

  • April 2024

  • Demolition; Shed; Erection of a new structure
    17 TEE CLOSE WORRIGEE 2540Determined

  • March 2024

  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Registered club
    131 GREENWELL POINT ROAD WORRIGEE 2540Determined

  • January 2024

  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    13 TEE CLOSE WORRIGEE 2540Determined
2023· 7 proposals

  • December 2023

  • Commercial development; Hours of operation and trading
    78 ISA ROAD WORRIGEE 2540Determined

  • November 2023

  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    4 SOCRATES PLACE WORRIGEE 2540Determined

  • October 2023

  • Telecommunications and communication facilities
    60 ISA ROAD WORRIGEE 2540Determined

  • May 2023

  • Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs
    18 LACEBARK GROVE WORRIGEE 2540Determined
  • Dwelling
    4 TEE CLOSE WORRIGEE 2540Determined
  • Pools / decks / fencing
    8 TEE CLOSE WORRIGEE 2540Determined

  • April 2023

  • Dwelling
    25 BURRALEE DRIVE WORRIGEE 2540Determined

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

7 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • 37 Wyanga CresBus stop
  • Boston Rd after Wyanga CresBus stop
  • Isa Rd opp Sophia RdBus stop
  • Sophia Rd at Isa RdBus stop
  • Worrigee House, Worrigee RdBus stop
  • Worrigee Rd at Kalatta GrBus stop
  • Worrigee Rd opp Forest Meadows WayBus stop

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Parks & reserves

2 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Forestpark ReservePark
  • Sophia Road ReservePark

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
1
Emergency department
Not in suburb
  • Worrigee Medical CentreIsa Roadclinic

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
3/10
IRSD decile (2021)
4/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
Overlay applies

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
13
Parks (OSM)
4

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability Index

Desirability score
49.1/100 — Average
State standing
Top 31% of New South Wales' suburbs
National rank
2037th in Australia
State rank
647th in NSW
Peer rank
#29 among Country & regional · Growth area suburbs
Cohort rank
#137 among Country & regional suburbs
Data confidence
74%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • 37 Wyanga Cresamenitiesbus_stop
  • Boston Rd after Wyanga Cresamenitiesbus_stop
  • Isa Rd opp Sophia Rdamenitiesbus_stop
  • Sophia Rd at Isa Rdamenitiesbus_stop
  • Worrigee House, Worrigee Rdamenitiesbus_stop
  • Worrigee Rd at Kalatta Gramenitiesbus_stop
  • Worrigee Rd opp Forest Meadows Wayamenitiesbus_stop
  • Breach Apprehended Violence Ordercrime135
  • Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime174
  • Intimidation, Stalking And Harassmentcrime283

Data sources & freshness

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