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Austinmer

NSW 2515 · Wollongong

2,725 (2021) → 2,779 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

Part of the Wollongong local government area (est. 224,373 residents)

74
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

2,725
Population
$1.72M
Median house (2025)
93
Safety score
87
Transport score

Austinmer is a moderate growth suburb in Wollongong, NSW 2515, about 54km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.72M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 87/100, and is right by the coast. Austinmer has an overall score of 74/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 93/100.

54.1 km
To Sydney CBD
790 m
To coast
$1,150/wk
Median rent (house)
520 m
To nearest station

Demographics

2,725
Population
42
Median age
2.8
Avg household

Age distribution

Wollongong LGA population (est. 2025)224,373
Median household income (weekly)$2,586
vs NSW median+39.8%
Bachelor degree or higher63.3%
Born in Australia81.3%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse785 / 73 / 91

Top countries of birth: England (5.83%), New Zealand (1.21%), USA (1.06%), Scotland (0.95%), South Africa (0.66%)

Top languages: German (0.7%), Vietnamese (0.33%), Italian (0.29%), French (0.22%), Spanish (0.22%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$1.72M-12.2%
Median house (2025)
$1.15M
Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$1,150 / $950 wk
Rental yield (house)3.5%
Days on market (house)40 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

93
Residential

Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

3
Break & enter dwelling110/100k
4
Steal from dwelling147/100k
3
Motor vehicle theft110/100k
4
Domestic assault147/100k
0
Robbery0/100k
3
Non-domestic assault110/100k

Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 82 (all categories, latest year)3,009 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.

Source: BOCSAR · Updated 2025

Schools

89

Outstanding school access

Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.

24
Within 10km1 in suburb
1
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1036 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Austinmer Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1119

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Thirroul Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1112
  • St Michael's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.9kmICSEA 1119
  • Coledale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1102
  • Bulli Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.2kmICSEA 1074
  • St Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.7kmICSEA 1121
  • Waniora Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4kmICSEA 1066
  • Bulli High SchoolSecondary · Government · 4kmICSEA 1057
  • Woonona High SchoolSecondary · Government · 5.1kmICSEA 1030
  • Scarborough Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.2kmICSEA 1104
  • Woonona Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.3kmICSEA 1062
  • Woonona East Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.8kmICSEA 1003
  • OneSchool Global NSW - IllawarraCombined · Independent · 6.4kmICSEA 985

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

87
1Train
16Bus
CBD commute (est.)Data not available
Peak train frequency22/hr
Nearest train stationAustinmer (520 m)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

25.0°C
Summer max
17.5°C
Winter max
1,250mm
Rainfall/yr
6.8h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

20 in suburbSupermarkets
94 in suburbCafes/Rest.
188 in suburbParks
106 in suburbPlaygrounds
182 in suburbPools
10 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
10 in suburbGPs
10 in suburbPharmacies
00 in suburbChildcare
10 in suburbLibraries
204 in suburbSports fields
11 in suburbVets
Nearest beachAustinmer Beach (780 m)
Nearest hospitalBulli District Hospital (4.4 km)
Nearest vet550 m
Nearest airportSydney (45.7 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

41

Decent access

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.

1
Gyms
0
Leisure centres
3
Public pools
20
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

63

Great outdoor access

Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.

18
Parks
0
Nature reserves
4
Bike paths
1
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
5
Picnic areas
0
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

79

Rich cultural scene

Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.

1
Theatres
0
Cinemas
0
Museums
7
Galleries
1
Libraries
0
Arts centres
8
Landmarks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Entertainment Scene

32

Quiet area

Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.

1
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
0
Clubs RSL/Leagues
2
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.37

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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW

Childcare

11

Childcare desert

Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.

1
OSHC
Total services1
Exceeding NQS or above0 of 1 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.37

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth
Annual growth rate0.49%
Projected population 20413,209
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Wollongong

Coledale$2.00M88transportThirroul$1.86M87transportBulli$2.40M87transportMaddens PlainsData not available48transportScarborough$3.50M86transportCliftonData not available74transport

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Frequently asked questions about Austinmer

Is Austinmer safe?

Austinmer has a residential safety score of 93/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 3,009 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Austinmer?

In Austinmer, the median house price is $1.72M and the median unit price is $1.15M. Median weekly house rent is $1,150.

How far is Austinmer from Sydney CBD?

Austinmer is about 54.1 km from Sydney CBD.

What schools are in Austinmer?

Austinmer has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1119 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Austinmer?

Austinmer has a transport score of 87/100, including 1 train station and 16 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.