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East Corrimal

NSW 2518 · Wollongong

3,432 (2021) → 3,578 est. (2025) · High Growth

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

76
Overall score

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

3,432
Population
$1.72M
Median house (2025)
56
Safety score
90
Transport score

East Corrimal is a high growth suburb in Wollongong, NSW 2518, about 62km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.72M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 90/100, and is right by the coast. East Corrimal has an overall score of 76/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 56/100.

62.3 km
To Sydney CBD
700 m
To coast
$700/wk
Median rent (house)
680 m
To nearest station

Demographics

3,432
Population
39
Median age
2.3
Avg household

Age distribution

Wollongong LGA population (est. 2025)224,373
Median household income (weekly)$1,518
vs NSW median-17.9%
Bachelor degree or higher38.2%
Born in Australia79.2%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse694 / 157 / 545

Top countries of birth: England (3.61%), New Zealand (1.11%), Philippines (0.84%), Italy (0.73%), Netherlands (0.7%)

Top languages: Italian (0.9%), Greek (0.79%), Urdu (0.47%), Thai (0.47%), Macedon (0.44%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$1.72M+6.2%
Median house (2025)
$756K
Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$700 / $600 wk
Rental yield (house)2.1%
Days on market (house)40 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

56
Residential

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

10
Break & enter dwelling291/100k
8
Steal from dwelling233/100k
7
Motor vehicle theft204/100k
10
Domestic assault291/100k
0
Robbery0/100k
7
Non-domestic assault204/100k

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: 187 (all categories, latest year)5,449 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

53

Reasonable school mix

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

51
Within 10km2 in suburb
2
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1048 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Corrimal East Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1022
  • Corrimal High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 940

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Bellambi Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.7kmICSEA 812
  • Holy Spirit CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 1.4kmICSEA 1062
  • Corrimal Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1010
  • St Columbkille's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.6kmICSEA 1075
  • Towradgi Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1039
  • Wollongong Flexible Learning CentreSecondary · Independent · 1.7kmICSEA 860
  • Russell Vale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1036
  • Tarrawanna Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 964
  • Aspect South Coast SchoolPrimary · Independent · 2.1kmICSEA 1006
  • Fairy Meadow Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1004
  • Woonona East Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 1003
  • Good Samaritan Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.1kmICSEA 1081

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

90
1Train
19Bus
CBD commute (est.)Data not available
Peak train frequency10/hr
Nearest train stationCorrimal (680 m)

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.

61 in suburbSupermarkets
72 in suburbCafes/Rest.
282 in suburbParks
163 in suburbPlaygrounds
12Pools
20 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
00 in suburbGPs
00 in suburbPharmacies
11 in suburbChildcare
10 in suburbLibraries
12317 in suburbSports fields
2Vets
Nearest beachCorrimal Beach (840 m)
Nearest hospitalBulli District Hospital (4.5 km)
Nearest vet1.7 km
Nearest airportSydney (53.8 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

81

Fitness paradise

Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.

2
Gyms
2
Leisure centres
3
Public pools
123
Sports fields

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

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

70

Great outdoor access

Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.

28
Parks
1
Nature reserves
3
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
10
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

35

Limited cultural access

Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.

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

58

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)
0.87
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

11

Childcare desert

Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.

1
OSHC
Total services1
Exceeding NQS or above1 of 1 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.29

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

High Growth
Annual growth rate1.05%
Projected population 20414,839
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Wollongong

Bellambi$600K90transportTowradgi$1.41M92transportCorrimal$1.25M83transportFernhillData not available76transportFairy Meadow$1.35M92transportRussell Vale$1.31M58transport

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Frequently asked questions about East Corrimal

Is East Corrimal safe?

East Corrimal has a residential safety score of 56/100, 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 5,449 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in East Corrimal?

In East Corrimal, the median house price is $1.72M and the median unit price is $756K. Median weekly house rent is $700.

How far is East Corrimal from Sydney CBD?

East Corrimal is about 62.3 km from Sydney CBD.

What schools are in East Corrimal?

East Corrimal has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 981 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in East Corrimal?

East Corrimal has a transport score of 90/100, including 1 train station and 19 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.