Coledale
NSW 2515 · Wollongong
1,372 (2021) → 1,399 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Wollongong local government area (est. 224,373 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Coledale is a moderate growth suburb in Wollongong, NSW 2515, about 52km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $2.18M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 88/100, and is right by the coast. Coledale has an overall score of 67/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 63/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2515 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (4.01%), New Zealand (1.9%), USA (0.87%), Scotland (0.8%), Chile (0.73%)
Top languages: Spanish (0.95%), German (0.66%), French (0.58%), Cantonese (0.44%), Croatian (0.36%)
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
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1054 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Coledale Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1118
Nearby (within 10km)
- Austinmer Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1132
- Scarborough Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.3kmICSEA 1080
- Thirroul Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.7kmICSEA 1119
- St Michael's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.8kmICSEA 1130
- OneSchool Global NSW - IllawarraCombined · Independent · 4.7kmICSEA 973
- Bulli Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.1kmICSEA 1069
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 5.6kmICSEA 1121
- Waniora Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.8kmICSEA 1077
- Bulli High SchoolSecondary · Government · 5.8kmICSEA 1058
- Woonona High SchoolSecondary · Government · 7kmICSEA 1030
- Woonona Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.2kmICSEA 1070
- Stanwell Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.6kmICSEA 1112
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
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
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
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Outstanding childcare access
Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
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
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Coledale
Is Coledale safe?
Coledale has a residential safety score of 63/100, 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 2,478 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Coledale?
In Coledale, the median house price is $2.18M. Median weekly house rent is $1,025.
How far is Coledale from Sydney CBD?
Coledale is about 52.2 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 93 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Coledale?
Coledale has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1118 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Coledale?
Coledale has a transport score of 88/100, including 1 train station and 13 bus stops.