Cringila
NSW 2502 · Wollongong
2,156 (2021) → 2,171 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.
Cringila is a moderate growth suburb in Wollongong, NSW 2502, about 73km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $725K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 62/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Cringila has an overall score of 54/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 61/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2502 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: North Macedonia (12.62%), Lebanon (6.45%), Turkey (1.81%), Myanmar (1.07%), England (1.02%)
Top languages: Arabic (18.14%), Macedon (16.23%), Turkish (3.11%), Portuguese (1.58%), Italian (1.16%)
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
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1002 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Cringila Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 936
Nearby (within 10km)
- Warrawong High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 905
- Berkeley Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 926
- Warrawong Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 891
- St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.5kmICSEA 1013
- Illawarra Sports High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 937
- Lake Heights Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 941
- Berkeley West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 868
- Kemblawarra Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 892
- Farmborough Road Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.2kmICSEA 961
- St Pius X Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.2kmICSEA 1066
- Aspect South Coast School, UnanderraPrimary · Independent · 3.2km
- St Patrick's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.4kmICSEA 1058
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
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
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
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Childcare desert
Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.
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 Cringila
Is Cringila safe?
Cringila has a residential safety score of 61/100, 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 5,659 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Cringila?
In Cringila, the median house price is $725K. Median weekly house rent is $650.
How far is Cringila from Sydney CBD?
Cringila is about 73.5 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 193 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Cringila?
Cringila has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 936 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Cringila?
Cringila has a transport score of 62/100 and 11 bus stops.