Horsley
NSW 2530 · Wollongong
9,437 (2021) → 11,424 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.
Horsley is a high growth suburb in Wollongong, NSW 2530, about 79km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $945K is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 75/100, and is about 10km inland. Horsley has an overall score of 62/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2530 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (4.12%), India (1.21%), New Zealand (1.04%), North Macedonia (0.96%), Philippines (0.9%)
Top languages: Macedon (1.83%), Malayalam (0.93%), Italian (0.91%), Mandarin (0.86%), Serbian (0.58%)
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 972 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Dapto Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1006
Nearby (within 10km)
- Dapto High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 968
- St John's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.3kmICSEA 1038
- Lakelands Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 952
- Kanahooka High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 912
- Mount Brown Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 975
- Koonawarra Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.3kmICSEA 838
- Hayes Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.9kmICSEA 972
- Aspect South Coast School, Farmborough HeightsCombined · Independent · 6.2km
- Cedars Christian College - AspireCombined · Independent · 6.2kmICSEA 1094
- Berkeley West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.3kmICSEA 868
- Cedars Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · 6.3kmICSEA 1067
- Farmborough Road Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.4kmICSEA 961
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
Few fitness options
Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
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
Not much nightlife
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
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
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 Horsley
Is Horsley safe?
Horsley 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 1,865 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Horsley?
In Horsley, the median house price is $945K and the median unit price is $819K. Median weekly house rent is $735.
How far is Horsley from Sydney CBD?
Horsley is about 79.2 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 208 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Horsley?
Horsley has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1006 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Horsley?
Horsley has a transport score of 75/100 and 73 bus stops.