Kembla Grange
NSW 2526 · Wollongong
1,452 (2021) → 1,758 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.
Kembla Grange is a high growth suburb in Wollongong, NSW 2526, about 76km from Sydney CBD. Recent property sales in Kembla Grange are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 85/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Kembla Grange has an overall score of 61/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 73/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: India (2.41%), England (2.2%), New Zealand (1.03%), Ireland (0.76%), North Macedonia (0.69%)
Top languages: Malayalam (3.17%), Macedon (2.13%), Mandarin (0.96%), Greek (0.96%), Serbian (0.9%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
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
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 995 (below the national average of 1000).
No schools inside the suburb boundary — the schools below are in adjoining suburbs (counted within 10km for the education score).
Nearby (within 10km)
- St John's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.8kmICSEA 1037
- Hayes Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 977
- Kanahooka High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 914
- Cedars Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · 3.1kmICSEA 1069
- Aspect South Coast School, Farmborough HeightsCombined · Independent · 3.1km
- Farmborough Road Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.5kmICSEA 954
- Dapto Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.6kmICSEA 996
- Dapto High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.7kmICSEA 965
- Koonawarra Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.8kmICSEA 835
- Craig Davis CollegeSecondary · Independent · 3.8kmICSEA 905
- Berkeley West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4kmICSEA 876
- Illawarra Christian SchoolCombined · Independent · 4kmICSEA 1102
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
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
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
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Kembla Grange
Is Kembla Grange safe?
Kembla Grange has a residential safety score of 73/100, 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 9,298 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Kembla Grange?
Recent sales volume in Kembla Grange is too low to report a reliable median house or unit price. Median weekly house rent is $750.
How far is Kembla Grange from Sydney CBD?
Kembla Grange is about 76.0 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Kembla Grange?
Kembla Grange has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Kembla Grange?
Kembla Grange has a transport score of 85/100, including 1 train station and 20 bus stops.