Primbee
NSW 2502 · Wollongong
1,623 (2021) → 1,624 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Wollongong local government area (est. 224,373 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Primbee is a stable suburb in Wollongong, NSW 2502, about 76km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.11M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 49/100, and is right by the coast. Primbee has an overall score of 46/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 46/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2502 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (2.9%), Greece (2.03%), Italy (1.54%), North Macedonia (1.17%), Germany (0.68%)
Top languages: Greek (3.08%), Macedon (2.4%), Italian (1.54%), Spanish (1.11%), Portuguese (0.99%)
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
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 987 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Primbee Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 943
Nearby (within 10km)
- Kemblawarra Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 892
- Lake Heights Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 941
- Warrawong Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 891
- Warrawong High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3kmICSEA 905
- St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3kmICSEA 1013
- St Patrick's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.1kmICSEA 1058
- Windang Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.2kmICSEA 988
- Five Islands Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 3.3kmICSEA 983
- Port Kembla Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.7kmICSEA 1014
- Berkeley Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.8kmICSEA 926
- Illawarra Sports High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.9kmICSEA 937
- Cringila Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4kmICSEA 936
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
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
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
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
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
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
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Primbee
Is Primbee safe?
Primbee has a residential safety score of 46/100, 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 5,299 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Primbee?
In Primbee, the median house price is $1.11M. Median weekly house rent is $650.
How far is Primbee from Sydney CBD?
Primbee is about 76.5 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 200 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Primbee?
Primbee has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 943 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Primbee?
Primbee has a transport score of 49/100 and 19 bus stops.