Brownsville
NSW 2530 · Wollongong
524 (2021) → 536 est. (2025) · High Growth
Part of the Wollongong local government area (est. 224,373 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Brownsville is a high growth suburb in Wollongong, NSW 2530, about 77km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $901K is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 57/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Brownsville has an overall score of 57/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2530 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (7.06%), Scotland (1.91%), New Zealand (1.15%), Thailand (1.15%), Philippines (0.95%)
Top languages: Italian (0.57%), Tagalog (0.57%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
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:
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
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 March 2026
Schools
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 985 (below the national average of 1000).
No schools inside the suburb boundary — the schools below are in adjoining suburbs (counted within 10km for the education score).
Nearby (within 10km)
- Hayes Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 972
- Kanahooka High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 912
- St John's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.6kmICSEA 1038
- Koonawarra Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 838
- Lakelands Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 952
- Berkeley West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 868
- Dapto High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 968
- Farmborough Road Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.3kmICSEA 961
- Dapto Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.4kmICSEA 1006
- Cedars Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · 3.4kmICSEA 1067
- Aspect South Coast School, Farmborough HeightsCombined · Independent · 3.5km
- Cedars Christian College - AspireCombined · Independent · 3.5kmICSEA 1094
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
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
Entertainment paradise
A seriously impressive licensed venue scene — top 20% nationally for density of pubs, bars, clubs and dining.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Brownsville
Is Brownsville safe?
Brownsville has a residential safety score of 100/100, 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 8,779 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Brownsville?
In Brownsville, the median house price is $901K and the median unit price is $515K. Median weekly house rent is $735.
How far is Brownsville from Sydney CBD?
Brownsville is about 76.9 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 202 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Brownsville?
Brownsville has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Brownsville?
Brownsville has a transport score of 57/100 and 2 bus stops.