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 $1.40M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 44/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Mount Kembla has an overall score of 45/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 84/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2526 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
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 Q1 2026
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 March 2026
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 1050
Nearby (within 10km)
- Illawarra Christian SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.8kmICSEA 1091
- Craig Davis CollegeSecondary · Independent · 2.1kmICSEA 825
- Unanderra Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 992
- Nareena Hills Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1080
- Cedars Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · 3kmICSEA 1067
- Aspect South Coast School, Farmborough HeightsCombined · Independent · 3km
- Cedars Christian College - AspireCombined · Independent · 3kmICSEA 1094
- 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 1028
- Figtree High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.3kmICSEA 1013
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
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
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
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 · Updated July 2026
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
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 1,754 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Mount Kembla?
In Mount Kembla, the median house price is $1.40M. Median weekly house rent is $760.
How far is Mount Kembla from Sydney CBD?
Mount Kembla is about 71.2 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 188 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Mount Kembla?
Mount Kembla has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1050 (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 44/100 and 17 bus stops.