Keiraville
NSW 2500 · Wollongong
4,001 (2021) → 4,168 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.
Keiraville is a moderate growth suburb in Wollongong, NSW 2500, about 67km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.32M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 75/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Keiraville has an overall score of 78/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 68/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: India (4.02%), China (3.25%), England (2.85%), Pakistan (0.8%), USA (0.77%)
Top languages: Mandarin (4%), Arabic (2.12%), Serbian (1.05%), Malayalam (0.95%), Hindi (0.85%)
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 1022 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Keiraville Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1092
- Aspect South Coast School, Wollongong UniversityCombined · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- Gwynneville Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 1046
- St Brigid's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.2kmICSEA 1103
- Mount Keira Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1082
- Pleasant Heights Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1123
- Para Meadows SchoolCombined · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 967
- Keira High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 990
- Edmund Rice CollegeSecondary · Independent · 1.5kmICSEA 1083
- Wollongong High School of the Performing ArtsSecondary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1066
- Elonera Montessori SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.6kmICSEA 1106
- Wollongong West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1024
- Mount Ousley Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1069
- St Therese Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.9kmICSEA 1079
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
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
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Keiraville
Is Keiraville safe?
Keiraville has a residential safety score of 68/100, 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 4,224 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Keiraville?
In Keiraville, the median house price is $1.32M and the median unit price is $925K. Median weekly house rent is $750.
How far is Keiraville from Sydney CBD?
Keiraville is about 67.1 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Keiraville?
Keiraville has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1092 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Keiraville?
Keiraville has a transport score of 75/100 and 35 bus stops.