Mount Warrigal

NSW 2528 · Shellharbour

4,880 (2021) → 4,934 est. (2025) · Stable

Part of the Shellharbour local government area (est. 83,053 residents)

Overall score

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

4,880

Population

$920K

Median house (2025)

Safety score

Transport score

Mount Warrigal is a stable suburb in Shellharbour, NSW 2528, about 82km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $920K is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 60/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Mount Warrigal has an overall score of 59/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 44/100.

82.3 km

To Sydney CBD

2.5 km

To coast

$680/wk

Median rent (house)

3.2 km

To nearest station

Demographics

4,880

Population

Median age

2.6

Avg household

Age distribution

Shellharbour LGA population (est. 2025)83,053

Median household income (weekly)$1,365

vs NSW median-26.2%

Bachelor degree or higher19.9%

Born in Australia76.7%

Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse1,753 / 14 / 21

Top countries of birth: England (3.83%), New Zealand (1.56%), North Macedonia (1.11%), Germany (1.02%), Italy (1%)

Top languages: Macedon (1.89%), Turkish (1.39%), Spanish (1.17%), Greek (0.94%), Italian (0.76%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$920K+0.8%

Median house (2025)

$770K

Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$680 / $550 wk

Rental yield (house)3.8%

Days on market (house)34 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

Residential

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

Break & enter dwelling389/100k

Steal from dwelling266/100k

Motor vehicle theft246/100k

Domestic assault389/100k

Robbery0/100k

Non-domestic assault184/100k

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: 314 (all categories, latest year)6,434 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

Limited school choices

Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.

Within 10km1 in suburb

Govt (suburb)

Catholic (suburb)

Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 966 (below the national average of 1000).

In suburb

Mount Warrigal Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 894

Nearby (within 10km)

Warilla North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1kmICSEA 868
Barrack Heights Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 870
Lake Illawarra High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 899
Aspect South Coast School, Barrack HeightsPrimary · Independent · 1.1km
Willans Hill SchoolCombined · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 931
Warilla Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 925
Peterborough SchoolCombined · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 960
Oak Flats High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 933
Balarang Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 970
Lake Illawarra South Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 943
Warilla High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 970
Nazareth Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.2kmICSEA 1042

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

43Bus

CBD commute (est.)Data not available

Nearest train stationOak Flats (3.2 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

41 in suburbCafes/Rest.

369 in suburbParks

238 in suburbPlaygrounds

4212 in suburbPools

40 in suburbGyms

31 in suburbDog parks

40 in suburbGPs

30 in suburbPharmacies

11 in suburbChildcare

20 in suburbLibraries

647 in suburbSports fields

0Vets

Nearest beachShellharbour North Beach (3.2 km)

Nearest hospitalShellharbour Hospital (1.1 km)

Nearest vet4.7 km

Nearest airportSydney (73.8 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

Decent access

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

Gyms

Leisure centres

Public pools

Sports fields

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.

Parks

Nature reserves

Bike paths

Hiking trails

Dog parks

Picnic areas

Skate parks

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.

Theatres

Cinemas

Museums

Galleries

Libraries

Arts centres

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

Quiet area

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

Licensed venues (within 2km)

0.41

Per 1,000 residents

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

Childcare

Childcare desert

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

Long Day Care

Preschool / Kinder

Total services2

Exceeding NQS or above1 of 2 rated

Services per 1,000 residents0.41

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Stable

Annual growth rate0.28%

Projected population 20415,265

Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Shellharbour

Warilla$888K60transport Shellharbour City CentreData not available76transport Barrack Heights$973K60transport Lake Illawarra$945K60transport Blackbutt$995K64transport Oak Flats$994K91transport

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Frequently asked questions about Mount Warrigal

Is Mount Warrigal safe?

Mount Warrigal has a residential safety score of 44/100, 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 6,434 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Mount Warrigal?

In Mount Warrigal, the median house price is $920K and the median unit price is $770K. Median weekly house rent is $680.

How far is Mount Warrigal from Sydney CBD?

Mount Warrigal is about 82.3 km from Sydney CBD.

What schools are in Mount Warrigal?

Mount Warrigal has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 894 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Mount Warrigal?

Mount Warrigal has a transport score of 60/100 and 43 bus stops.