Port Kembla
NSW 2505 · Wollongong
5,088 (2021) → 5,088 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.
Port Kembla is a moderate growth suburb in Wollongong, NSW 2505, about 72km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.09M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 87/100, and is right by the coast. Port Kembla has an overall score of 64/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 22/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2505 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: North Macedonia (8.06%), Italy (2.38%), England (1.97%), New Zealand (1.63%), Greece (0.9%)
Top languages: Macedon (11.97%), Italian (3.01%), Greek (1.79%), Portuguese (1.18%), Serbian (0.71%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
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.
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 1008 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Patrick's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1058
- Port Kembla Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1014
- Five Islands Secondary CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 983
Nearby (within 10km)
- St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.6kmICSEA 1013
- Warrawong Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 891
- Kemblawarra Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 892
- Warrawong High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2kmICSEA 905
- Cringila Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 936
- Lake Heights Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.2kmICSEA 941
- Primbee Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.5kmICSEA 943
- Berkeley Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.7kmICSEA 926
- Coniston Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.7kmICSEA 990
- Illawarra Sports High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.9kmICSEA 937
- Mount St Thomas Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.5kmICSEA 1070
- Novo Education SpaceSecondary · Independent · 4.6kmICSEA 983
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
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
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
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
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 Port Kembla
Is Port Kembla safe?
Port Kembla has a residential safety score of 22/100, 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 10,456 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Port Kembla?
In Port Kembla, the median house price is $1.09M and the median unit price is $669K. Median weekly house rent is $695.
How far is Port Kembla from Sydney CBD?
Port Kembla is about 72.5 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 127 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Port Kembla?
Port Kembla has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1018 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Port Kembla?
Port Kembla has a transport score of 87/100, including 3 train stations and 52 bus stops.