Lake Heights
NSW 2502 · Wollongong
4,105 (2021) → 4,133 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.
Lake Heights is a moderate growth suburb in Wollongong, NSW 2502, about 75km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $951K is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 64/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Lake Heights has an overall score of 58/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 68/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2502 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: North Macedonia (3.58%), Italy (2.36%), England (2.14%), Lebanon (1.36%), New Zealand (1%)
Top languages: Arabic (5.53%), Macedon (5.48%), Portuguese (3.24%), Italian (2.63%), Spanish (1.19%)
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 998 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Lake Heights Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 941
Nearby (within 10km)
- Warrawong High SchoolSecondary · Government · 0.9kmICSEA 905
- Warrawong Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1kmICSEA 891
- Berkeley Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 926
- Illawarra Sports High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 937
- St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.3kmICSEA 1013
- Cringila Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 936
- Primbee Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 943
- Kemblawarra Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 892
- Berkeley West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 868
- St Patrick's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.1kmICSEA 1058
- Farmborough Road Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4kmICSEA 961
- Five Islands Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 4.2kmICSEA 983
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
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of 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
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
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Lake Heights
Is Lake Heights safe?
Lake Heights 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 3,289 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Lake Heights?
In Lake Heights, the median house price is $951K and the median unit price is $828K. Median weekly house rent is $650.
How far is Lake Heights from Sydney CBD?
Lake Heights is about 74.8 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 196 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Lake Heights?
Lake Heights has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 941 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Lake Heights?
Lake Heights has a transport score of 64/100 and 37 bus stops.