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Koonawarra

NSW 2530 · Wollongong

3,732 (2021) → 3,818 est. (2025) · High Growth

Part of the Wollongong local government area (est. 224,373 residents)

57
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

3,732
Population
$774K
Median house (2025)
48
Safety score
64
Transport score

Koonawarra is a high growth suburb in Wollongong, NSW 2530, about 80km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $774K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 64/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Koonawarra has an overall score of 57/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 48/100.

79.5 km
To Sydney CBD
6.7 km
To coast
$720/wk
Median rent (house)
2.2 km
To nearest station

Demographics

3,732
Population
36
Median age
2.6
Avg household

Age distribution

Wollongong LGA population (est. 2025)224,373
Median household income (weekly)$1,258
vs NSW median-32.0%
Bachelor degree or higher14.5%
Born in Australia78.2%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse1,248 / 26 / 61

Top countries of birth: England (5.89%), Scotland (1.07%), New Zealand (0.8%), Philippines (0.8%), Chile (0.48%)

Top languages: Spanish (0.83%), Macedon (0.72%), Vietnamese (0.29%), Tagalog (0.27%), Turkish (0.27%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$774K+20.6%
Median house (2025)
$810K
Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$720 / $530 wk
Rental yield (house)4.8%
Days on market (house)32 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

48
Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

5
Break & enter dwelling134/100k
5
Steal from dwelling134/100k
7
Motor vehicle theft188/100k
40
Domestic assault1,072/100k
0
Robbery0/100k
14
Non-domestic assault375/100k

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

Total recorded incidents: 298 (all categories, latest year)7,985 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

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

12

Few schools nearby

Very few schools in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for school.

64
Within 10km1 in suburb
1
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 975 (below the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Koonawarra Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 835

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Lakelands Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 956
  • Kanahooka High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 914
  • St John's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.8kmICSEA 1037
  • Hayes Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 977
  • Dapto High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 965
  • Mount Brown Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 972
  • Dapto Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.2kmICSEA 996
  • Berkeley West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.7kmICSEA 876
  • Illawarra Sports High SchoolSecondary · Government · 5.1kmICSEA 930
  • Berkeley Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.4kmICSEA 926
  • Lake Illawarra High SchoolSecondary · Government · 5.5kmICSEA 899
  • Farmborough Road Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.8kmICSEA 954

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

64
36Bus
CBD commute (est.)Data not available
Nearest train stationDapto (2.2 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

25.0°C
Summer max
17.5°C
Winter max
1,250mm
Rainfall/yr
6.8h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

60 in suburbSupermarkets
40 in suburbCafes/Rest.
113 in suburbParks
51 in suburbPlaygrounds
3Pools
40 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
20 in suburbGPs
30 in suburbPharmacies
10 in suburbChildcare
10 in suburbLibraries
525 in suburbSports fields
0Vets
Nearest beachPerkins Beach (6.9 km)
Nearest hospitalShellharbour Hospital (6.5 km)
Nearest vet10.4 km
Nearest airportWestern Sydney (69.7 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

59

Decent access

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.

4
Gyms
4
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
52
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

29

Limited outdoor options

Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.

11
Parks
0
Nature reserves
1
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
1
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

39

Limited cultural access

Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
0
Museums
0
Galleries
1
Libraries
1
Arts centres
3
Landmarks

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

23

Quiet area

Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.

1
Licensed venues (within 2km)
0.27
Per 1,000 residents

No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.

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Source: OpenStreetMap

Childcare

10

Childcare desert

Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.

1
Long Day Care
Total services1
Exceeding NQS or above1 of 1 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.27

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

High Growth
Annual growth rate0.57%
Projected population 20415,128
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Wollongong

Dapto$850K90transportKanahooka$1.05M61transportBrownsville$885K57transportClevelandData not available48transportHorsley$980K75transportHaywards Bay$1.17M49transport

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Frequently asked questions about Koonawarra

Is Koonawarra safe?

Koonawarra has a residential safety score of 48/100, 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 7,985 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Koonawarra?

In Koonawarra, the median house price is $774K and the median unit price is $810K. Median weekly house rent is $720.

How far is Koonawarra from Sydney CBD?

Koonawarra is about 79.5 km from Sydney CBD.

What schools are in Koonawarra?

Koonawarra has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 835 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Koonawarra?

Koonawarra has a transport score of 64/100 and 36 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.