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Cordeaux Heights

NSW 2526 · Wollongong

4,460 (2021) → 4,510 est. (2025) · Stable

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

56
Overall score

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

4,460
Population
$1.35M
Median house (2025)
100
Safety score
62
Transport score

Cordeaux Heights is a stable suburb in Wollongong, NSW 2526, about 72km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.35M is around the same as 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.

72.5 km
To Sydney CBD
6.7 km
To coast
$750/wk
Median rent (house)
2.1 km
To nearest station

Demographics

4,460
Population
41
Median age
3.1
Avg household

Age distribution

Wollongong LGA population (est. 2025)224,373
Median household income (weekly)$2,634
vs NSW median+42.4%
Bachelor degree or higher43.7%
Born in Australia77.0%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse1,405 / 0 / 31

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

$1.35M+12.3%
Median house (2025)
Data not available
Median unit (2025)Fewer than 5 recent sales

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$750 / $520 wk
Rental yield (house)2.9%
Days on market (house)36 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

100
Residential

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

3
Break & enter dwelling67/100k
2
Steal from dwelling45/100k
4
Motor vehicle theft90/100k
8
Domestic assault179/100k
0
Robbery0/100k
0
Non-domestic assault0/100k

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: 57 (all categories, latest year)1,278 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

59

Reasonable school mix

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.

63
Within 10km3 in suburb
1
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
2
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1011 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Illawarra Christian SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1102
  • Unanderra Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 993
  • Craig Davis CollegeSecondary · IndependentICSEA 905

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Aspect South Coast School, Farmborough HeightsCombined · Independent · 1.2km
  • Cedars Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · 1.3kmICSEA 1069
  • Mount Kembla Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1055
  • 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 954
  • Figtree Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1022
  • Figtree High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 1014
  • Nareena Hills Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 1091
  • Figtree Heights Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3kmICSEA 1061
  • Lindsay Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.5kmICSEA 1060
  • Berkeley West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.7kmICSEA 876

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

62
42Bus
CBD commute (est.)Data not available
Nearest train stationUnanderra (2.1 km)

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.

10 in suburbSupermarkets
00 in suburbCafes/Rest.
91 in suburbParks
91 in suburbPlaygrounds
5Pools
10 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
00 in suburbGPs
00 in suburbPharmacies
20 in suburbChildcare
10 in suburbLibraries
281 in suburbSports fields
0Vets
Nearest beachBrighton Beach (7.5 km)
Nearest hospitalWollongong Hospital (5.6 km)
Nearest vet8.7 km
Nearest airportWestern Sydney (62.9 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

32

Limited facilities

Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.

1
Gyms
1
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
28
Sports fields

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

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

41

Some green space

Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.

9
Parks
0
Nature reserves
25
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
1
Skate parks

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

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

23

Limited cultural access

Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
0
Museums
0
Galleries
1
Libraries
0
Arts centres
3
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

50

A few good options

A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.

3
Licensed venues (within 2km)
0.67
Per 1,000 residents

No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.

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Source: OpenStreetMap

Childcare

42

Some choices available

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.

1
Long Day Care
1
Preschool / Kinder
1
OSHC
Total services3
Exceeding NQS or above1 of 3 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.67

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Stable
Annual growth rate0.28%
Projected population 20414,726
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Wollongong

Mount Kembla$1.25M43transportFarmborough Heights$1.07M72transportUnanderra$893K90transportKembla HeightsData not available41transportFigtree$1.21M58transportKembla GrangeData not available85transport

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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 1,278 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Cordeaux Heights?

In Cordeaux Heights, the median house price is $1.35M. Median weekly house rent is $750.

How far is Cordeaux Heights from Sydney CBD?

Cordeaux Heights is about 72.5 km from Sydney CBD.

What schools are in Cordeaux Heights?

Cordeaux Heights has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1000 (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.

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.