Illawong
NSW 2234 · Sutherland Shire
7,427 (2021) → 7,462 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Sutherland Shire local government area (est. 239,883 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Illawong is a stable suburb in Sutherland Shire, NSW 2234, about 21km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.92M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 63/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Illawong has an overall score of 67/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Housing tenure
- Owned
- Mortgage
- Rented
Commute to work
- Car
- Public transport
- Walk/cycle
- Work from home
Top countries of birth: England (2.63%), China (2.37%), Lebanon (2.24%), New Zealand (1.17%), Greece (1.16%)
Top languages: Arabic (5.52%), Greek (4.16%), Mandarin (1.87%), Cantonese (1.79%), Macedon (1.72%)
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:
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
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1051 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Illawong Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1083
- Tharawal Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1078
- Menai High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1046
Nearby (within 10km)
- Alfords Point Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1066
- Lugarno Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1105
- Como West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1115
- Inaburra SchoolCombined · Independent · 2.1kmICSEA 1122
- Bonnet Bay Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1096
- Bangor Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1075
- Holy Family Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.7kmICSEA 1092
- Aspect South East Sydney School, MenaiSecondary · Independent · 2.7km
- Como Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 1079
- The Jannali High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 1052
- Aquinas Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 2.8kmICSEA 1076
- Jannali Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 1061
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
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
Nearby suburbs in Sutherland Shire
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Frequently asked questions about Illawong
Is Illawong safe?
Illawong 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 1,804 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Illawong?
In Illawong, the median house price is $1.92M and the median unit price is $1.00M. Median weekly house rent is $1,050.
How far is Illawong from Sydney CBD?
Illawong is about 20.9 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 75 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Illawong?
Illawong has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1069 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Illawong?
Illawong has a transport score of 63/100 and 50 bus stops.