Gwynneville
NSW 2500 · Wollongong
3,139 (2021) → 3,328 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.
Gwynneville is a moderate growth suburb in Wollongong, NSW 2500, about 67km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.33M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 80/100, and is right by the coast. Gwynneville has an overall score of 85/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 63/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: India (6.72%), China (3.47%), Pakistan (3.12%), England (2.42%), Indonesia (1.59%)
Top languages: Mandarin (4.33%), Arabic (3.6%), Urdu (3.22%), Serbian (2.17%), Macedon (1.59%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
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 2025
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1020 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Brigid's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1103
- Gwynneville Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1046
Nearby (within 10km)
- Para Meadows SchoolCombined · Government · 0.7kmICSEA 967
- Aspect South Coast School, Wollongong UniversityCombined · Independent · 0.8km
- Keiraville Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.9kmICSEA 1092
- Illawarra Hospital SchoolCombined · Government · 1.1km
- Keira High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 990
- Wollongong High School of the Performing ArtsSecondary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1066
- Smiths Hill High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1192
- Elonera Montessori SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.4kmICSEA 1106
- Wollongong West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1024
- Wollongong Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1093
- St Therese Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.6kmICSEA 1079
- The Illawarra Grammar SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.8kmICSEA 1154
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
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
Fitness
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
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
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
Childcare
Outstanding childcare access
Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Gwynneville
Is Gwynneville safe?
Gwynneville has a residential safety score of 63/100, 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 5,766 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Gwynneville?
In Gwynneville, the median house price is $1.33M and the median unit price is $601K. Median weekly house rent is $750.
How far is Gwynneville from Sydney CBD?
Gwynneville is about 67.2 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Gwynneville?
Gwynneville has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1075 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Gwynneville?
Gwynneville has a transport score of 80/100 and 38 bus stops.