Kanahooka
NSW 2530 · Wollongong
5,698 (2021) → 5,829 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.
Kanahooka is a high growth suburb in Wollongong, NSW 2530, about 78km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $980K is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 61/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Kanahooka has an overall score of 61/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 83/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2530 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (6.86%), Scotland (1.28%), Germany (1.19%), Philippines (0.98%), Italy (0.91%)
Top languages: Italian (0.93%), Macedon (0.93%), Spanish (0.61%), German (0.53%), Mandarin (0.42%)
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
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 980 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Hayes Park Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 972
- Kanahooka High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 912
Nearby (within 10km)
- Koonawarra Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 838
- St John's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.7kmICSEA 1038
- Lakelands Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 952
- Berkeley West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 868
- Dapto High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3kmICSEA 968
- Illawarra Sports High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.5kmICSEA 937
- Berkeley Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.8kmICSEA 926
- Dapto Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.8kmICSEA 1006
- Farmborough Road Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4kmICSEA 961
- Mount Brown Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4kmICSEA 975
- Cedars Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · 4.3kmICSEA 1067
- Aspect South Coast School, Farmborough HeightsCombined · Independent · 4.3km
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
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.
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
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.
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
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 Kanahooka
Is Kanahooka safe?
Kanahooka has a residential safety score of 83/100, 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 2,896 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Kanahooka?
In Kanahooka, the median house price is $980K and the median unit price is $840K. Median weekly house rent is $735.
How far is Kanahooka from Sydney CBD?
Kanahooka is about 77.7 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 203 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Kanahooka?
Kanahooka has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 942 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Kanahooka?
Kanahooka has a transport score of 61/100 and 38 bus stops.