Mount Saint Thomas
NSW 2500 · Wollongong
1,449 (2021) → 1,536 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.
Mount Saint Thomas is a moderate growth suburb in Wollongong, NSW 2500, about 70km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $911K is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 76/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Mount Saint Thomas has an overall score of 73/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 68/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2500 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (3.52%), North Macedonia (3.52%), Italy (1.79%), New Zealand (1.1%), Thailand (0.97%)
Top languages: Macedon (4.28%), Italian (1.86%), Serbian (1.59%), Spanish (1.31%), Arabic (1.04%)
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 1012 (above 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)
- Mount St Thomas Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.5kmICSEA 1070
- Coniston Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 990
- The Illawarra Grammar SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.4kmICSEA 1159
- Lindsay Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1068
- Figtree High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1013
- Figtree Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1028
- St Therese Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.7kmICSEA 1090
- Wollongong West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 991
- Novo Education SpaceSecondary · Independent · 1.8kmICSEA 983
- Figtree Heights Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1061
- Illawarra Hospital SchoolCombined · Government · 2.1km
- Edmund Rice CollegeSecondary · Independent · 2.5kmICSEA 1083
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.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
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.
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Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
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
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Mount Saint Thomas
Is Mount Saint Thomas safe?
Mount Saint Thomas 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 2,968 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Mount Saint Thomas?
In Mount Saint Thomas, the median house price is $911K. Median weekly house rent is $720.
How far is Mount Saint Thomas from Sydney CBD?
Mount Saint Thomas is about 70.2 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 185 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Mount Saint Thomas?
Mount Saint Thomas has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Mount Saint Thomas?
Mount Saint Thomas has a transport score of 76/100 and 13 bus stops.