Mount Kembla
NSW 2526 · Wollongong
1,083 (2021) → 1,095 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Wollongong local government area (est. 224,373 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Mount Kembla is a stable suburb in Wollongong, NSW 2526, about 71km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.34M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 43/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Mount Kembla has an overall score of 44/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 84/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (4.71%), New Zealand (1.48%), India (1.2%), Ireland (0.83%), Italy (0.65%)
Top languages: Italian (1.39%), Hindi (0.83%), German (0.65%), Macedon (0.65%), Mandarin (0.55%)
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
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1014 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Mount Kembla Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1055
Nearby (within 10km)
- Illawarra Christian SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.8kmICSEA 1102
- Craig Davis CollegeSecondary · Independent · 2.1kmICSEA 905
- Unanderra Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 993
- Nareena Hills Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1091
- Cedars Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · 3kmICSEA 1069
- Aspect South Coast School, Farmborough HeightsCombined · Independent · 3km
- Figtree Heights Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 1061
- St Pius X Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.2kmICSEA 1066
- Aspect South Coast School, UnanderraPrimary · Independent · 3.2km
- Figtree Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.3kmICSEA 1022
- Figtree High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.3kmICSEA 1014
- Lindsay Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.6kmICSEA 1060
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
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
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
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Mount Kembla
Is Mount Kembla safe?
Mount Kembla has a residential safety score of 84/100, 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 1,847 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Mount Kembla?
In Mount Kembla, the median house price is $1.34M. Median weekly house rent is $750.
How far is Mount Kembla from Sydney CBD?
Mount Kembla is about 71.2 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Mount Kembla?
Mount Kembla has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1055 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Mount Kembla?
Mount Kembla has a transport score of 43/100 and 17 bus stops.