North Wollongong
NSW 2500 · Wollongong
2,299 (2021) → 2,380 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.
North Wollongong is a moderate growth suburb in Wollongong, NSW 2500, about 66km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $963K is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 91/100, and is right by the coast. North Wollongong has an overall score of 87/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 13/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (3.39%), India (2.04%), China (1.7%), Italy (1.48%), Nepal (1.48%)
Top languages: Arabic (2.13%), Mandarin (2.04%), Nepali (1.61%), Macedon (1.52%), Italian (1.48%)
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.
Nightlife hub. This suburb has a high concentration of licensed venues. Crime figures include incidents involving visitors to the nightlife area, not just residents.
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
This suburb has a high concentration of licensed venues. These totals include incidents involving visitors to the nightlife area, not just residents.
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 1022 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Wollongong High School of the Performing ArtsSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1066
- Keira High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 990
- Para Meadows SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 967
Nearby (within 10km)
- Elonera Montessori SchoolCombined · Independent · 0.8kmICSEA 1106
- Mount Ousley Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 1069
- Good Samaritan Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.1kmICSEA 1081
- Smiths Hill High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1192
- Aspect South Coast School, Wollongong UniversityCombined · Independent · 1.5km
- St Brigid's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.6kmICSEA 1103
- Fairy Meadow Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1004
- Wollongong Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1093
- Gwynneville Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1046
- Towradgi Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1039
- St Mary Star of the Sea CollegeSecondary · Independent · 2.1kmICSEA 1097
- Keiraville Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1092
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
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
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
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.
Nightlife hub. High licensed-venue density drives a significant evening economy here — incidents near the venues are recorded by location, so crime figures include visitors, not just residents.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
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
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about North Wollongong
Is North Wollongong safe?
North Wollongong has a residential safety score of 13/100, 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 22,227 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in North Wollongong?
In North Wollongong, the median house price is $963K and the median unit price is $749K. Median weekly house rent is $750.
How far is North Wollongong from Sydney CBD?
North Wollongong is about 65.9 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in North Wollongong?
North Wollongong has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1008 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in North Wollongong?
North Wollongong has a transport score of 91/100, including 1 train station and 29 bus stops.