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 $1.29M 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
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2500 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
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 Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Commercial & services hub. This suburb is a major employment and services centre, drawing a significant daily influx of workers and visitors from surrounding areas. Crime figures are recorded by incident location and include offences involving commuters and visitors, not just residents, so the per-resident crime rates below may overstate the risk for people who live here.
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
Totals include incidents involving commuters and visitors, 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 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 1022 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Wollongong High School of the Performing ArtsSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1075
- Keira High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 984
- Para Meadows SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 945
Nearby (within 10km)
- Elonera Montessori SchoolCombined · Independent · 0.8kmICSEA 1108
- Mount Ousley Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 1079
- Good Samaritan Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.1kmICSEA 1081
- Smiths Hill High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1186
- Aspect South Coast School, Wollongong UniversityCombined · Independent · 1.5km
- St Brigid's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.6kmICSEA 1083
- Fairy Meadow Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1002
- Wollongong Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1084
- Gwynneville Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1065
- Towradgi Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1031
- St Mary Star of the Sea CollegeSecondary · Independent · 2.1kmICSEA 1104
- Keiraville Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1103
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
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 · Updated June 2024
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
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
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 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 11,962 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in North Wollongong?
In North Wollongong, the median house price is $1.29M and the median unit price is $757K. Median weekly house rent is $720.
How far is North Wollongong from Sydney CBD?
North Wollongong is about 65.9 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 116 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in North Wollongong?
North Wollongong has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1001 (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.