Corrimal
NSW 2518 · Wollongong
6,972 (2021) → 7,269 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.
Corrimal is a high growth suburb in Wollongong, NSW 2518, about 62km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.26M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 83/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Corrimal has an overall score of 72/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 51/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2518 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (3.99%), Italy (1.95%), New Zealand (1.26%), Scotland (0.85%), India (0.65%)
Top languages: Italian (2.58%), Arabic (0.96%), Macedon (0.93%), Spanish (0.77%), Thai (0.6%)
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
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1048 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Columbkille's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1073
- Aspect South Coast SchoolPrimary · IndependentICSEA 1017
- Corrimal Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1013
Nearby (within 10km)
- Tarrawanna Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 982
- Russell Vale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1040
- Corrimal East Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1046
- Wollongong Flexible SchoolSecondary · Independent · 1.7kmICSEA 895
- Corrimal High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 940
- Bellambi Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 807
- Holy Spirit CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 2.1kmICSEA 1069
- Fairy Meadow Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1002
- Towradgi Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 1031
- Balgownie Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 1076
- Woonona Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 1070
- Woonona East Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 1037
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
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
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
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.
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
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
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 Corrimal
Is Corrimal safe?
Corrimal has a residential safety score of 51/100, 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 6,125 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Corrimal?
In Corrimal, the median house price is $1.26M and the median unit price is $759K. Median weekly house rent is $820.
How far is Corrimal from Sydney CBD?
Corrimal is about 62.2 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 165 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Corrimal?
Corrimal has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1034 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Corrimal?
Corrimal has a transport score of 83/100 and 43 bus stops.