Cordeaux Heights
NSW 2526 · Wollongong
4,460 (2021) → 4,510 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Wollongong local government area (est. 224,373 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Cordeaux Heights is a stable suburb in Wollongong, NSW 2526, about 72km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.38M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 62/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Cordeaux Heights has an overall score of 56/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2526 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: North Macedonia (3.61%), England (2.87%), India (1.3%), Croatia (0.87%), New Zealand (0.85%)
Top languages: Macedon (6.01%), Arabic (1.37%), Greek (1.28%), Italian (1.28%), Mandarin (1.14%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
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 1011 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Illawarra Christian SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1091
- Unanderra Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 992
- Craig Davis CollegeSecondary · IndependentICSEA 825
Nearby (within 10km)
- Aspect South Coast School, Farmborough HeightsCombined · Independent · 1.2km
- Cedars Christian College - AspireCombined · Independent · 1.2kmICSEA 1094
- Cedars Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · 1.3kmICSEA 1067
- Mount Kembla Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1050
- St Pius X Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.6kmICSEA 1066
- Aspect South Coast School, UnanderraPrimary · Independent · 1.6km
- Farmborough Road Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 961
- Figtree Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1028
- Figtree High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 1013
- Nareena Hills Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 1080
- Figtree Heights Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3kmICSEA 1061
- Lindsay Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.5kmICSEA 1068
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.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.
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.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.
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Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
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
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Cordeaux Heights
Is Cordeaux Heights safe?
Cordeaux Heights 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 1,211 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Cordeaux Heights?
In Cordeaux Heights, the median house price is $1.38M. Median weekly house rent is $760.
How far is Cordeaux Heights from Sydney CBD?
Cordeaux Heights is about 72.5 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 190 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Cordeaux Heights?
Cordeaux Heights has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 969 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Cordeaux Heights?
Cordeaux Heights has a transport score of 62/100 and 42 bus stops.