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Russell Vale

NSW 2517 · Wollongong

1,593 (2021) → 1,608 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

Part of the Wollongong local government area (est. 224,373 residents)

63
Overall score

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

1,593
Population
$1.28M
Median house (2025)
76
Safety score
58
Transport score

Russell Vale is a moderate growth suburb in Wollongong, NSW 2517, about 61km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.28M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 58/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Russell Vale has an overall score of 63/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 76/100.

60.8 km
To Sydney CBD
2.2 km
To coast
$860/wk
Median rent (house)
1.6 km
To nearest station

Demographics

1,593
Population
39
Median age
2.7
Avg household

Age distribution

Wollongong LGA population (est. 2025)224,373
Median household income (weekly)$1,715
vs NSW median-7.3%
Bachelor degree or higher29.8%
Born in Australia87.0%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse458 / 31 / 88

Top countries of birth: England (2.2%), New Zealand (1%), USA (0.63%), Scotland (0.5%), Chile (0.38%)

Top languages: Spanish (0.69%), French (0.44%), Macedon (0.44%), Italian (0.31%), Arabic (0.25%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$1.28M
Median house (2025)
Data not available
Median unit (2025)Fewer than 5 recent sales

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$860 / $675 wk
Rental yield (house)3.5%
Days on market (house)54 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

76
Residential

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:

1
Break & enter dwelling63/100k
5
Steal from dwelling314/100k
3
Motor vehicle theft188/100k
3
Domestic assault188/100k
1
Robbery63/100k
6
Non-domestic assault377/100k

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: 90 (all categories, latest year)5,650 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

72

Strong school options

Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.

51
Within 10km1 in suburb
1
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1050 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Russell Vale Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1036

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Aspect South Coast SchoolPrimary · Independent · 0.9kmICSEA 1006
  • Corrimal Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1010
  • Woonona Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1062
  • St Columbkille's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.5kmICSEA 1075
  • Woonona High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1030
  • Woonona East Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1003
  • Holy Spirit CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 2kmICSEA 1062
  • Bellambi Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 812
  • Corrimal East Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 1022
  • Corrimal High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 940
  • Tarrawanna Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 964
  • Waniora Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3kmICSEA 1066

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

58
6Bus
CBD commute (est.)Data not available
Nearest train stationBellambi (1.6 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
60 in suburbCafes/Rest.
253 in suburbParks
112 in suburbPlaygrounds
8Pools
10 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
10 in suburbGPs
00 in suburbPharmacies
10 in suburbChildcare
20 in suburbLibraries
682 in suburbSports fields
3Vets
Nearest beachWoonona Beach (2.2 km)
Nearest hospitalBulli District Hospital (2.4 km)
Nearest vet1.4 km
Nearest airportSydney (52.4 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

84

Fitness paradise

Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.

1
Gyms
1
Leisure centres
3
Public pools
68
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

85

Outdoor paradise

Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.

25
Parks
3
Nature reserves
1
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
0
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

70

Rich cultural scene

Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
1
Museums
0
Galleries
2
Libraries
0
Arts centres
4
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

48

A few good options

A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.

0
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
1
Clubs RSL/Leagues
0
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.63

View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →

Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW

Childcare

79

Strong options nearby

Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.

1
Long Day Care
1
OSHC
Total services2
Exceeding NQS or above1 of 2 rated
Services per 1,000 residents1.26

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth
Annual growth rate0.23%
Projected population 20411,855
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Wollongong

Corrimal$1.25M83transportBellambi$600K90transportBulli$2.40M87transportTarrawanna$1.27M53transportEast Corrimal$1.71M90transportFernhillData not available76transport

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Frequently asked questions about Russell Vale

Is Russell Vale safe?

Russell Vale has a residential safety score of 76/100, 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 5,650 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Russell Vale?

In Russell Vale, the median house price is $1.28M. Median weekly house rent is $860.

How far is Russell Vale from Sydney CBD?

Russell Vale is about 60.8 km from Sydney CBD.

What schools are in Russell Vale?

Russell Vale has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1036 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Russell Vale?

Russell Vale has a transport score of 58/100 and 6 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.