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Scarborough

NSW 2515 · Wollongong

325 (2021) → 331 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

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

64
Overall score

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

325
Population
$2.04M
Median house (2026)Low sales volume
Data not available
Safety score
86
Transport score

Scarborough is a moderate growth suburb in Wollongong, NSW 2515, about 49km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $2.04M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 86/100, and is right by the coast. Scarborough has an overall score of 64/100, based on transport, liveability and education. Suburb-level crime data isn't available for a safety score here.

49.0 km
To Sydney CBD
550 m
To coast
$1,025/wk
Median rent (house)
430 m
To nearest station
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Demographics

325
Population
41
Median age
3.1
Avg household

Age distribution

Wollongong LGA population (est. 2025)224,373
Median household income (weekly)$2,571
vs NSW median+39.0%
Median taxable income (individual)$64,991/yr
vs national median ($59,576)↑ +9%

ATO 2023-24, postcode 2515 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.

Bachelor degree or higher52.1%
Born in Australia81.2%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse96 / 0 / 0

Top countries of birth: England (6.15%), Netherlands (1.54%), New Zealand (1.23%), Germany (0.92%), Scotland (0.92%)

Top languages: German (0.92%), Urdu (0.92%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$2.04M
Median house (2026)Low volume: 7 sales in 12 months
Data not available
Median unit (2026)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$1,025 / $720 wk
Rental yield (house)2.6%
Days on market (house)110 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026

Residential Safety

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Residential

Very small population (under 500) — per-resident rates aren't shown and no safety score is calculated, but the raw incident counts below are still accurate.

Recorded residential incidents (latest year):

1
Break & enter dwelling
0
Steal from dwelling
0
Motor vehicle theft
0
Domestic assault
0
Robbery
1
Non-domestic assault

Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.

Incident-trend chart suppressed for this suburb — its all-category totals don't reflect the small resident base. Raw residential counts are shown above.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 8 (all categories, latest year)2-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 March 2026

Schools

14
Within 10km1 in suburb
1
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1087 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Scarborough Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1080

Nearby (within 10km)

  • OneSchool Global NSW - IllawarraCombined · Independent · 2.7kmICSEA 973
  • Coledale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 1118
  • Stanwell Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.4kmICSEA 1112
  • Austinmer Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.2kmICSEA 1132
  • Otford Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.8kmICSEA 1104
  • Thirroul Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.9kmICSEA 1119
  • St Michael's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 7kmICSEA 1130
  • Bulli Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.3kmICSEA 1069
  • St Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 8.7kmICSEA 1121
  • Bulli High SchoolSecondary · Government · 8.9kmICSEA 1058
  • Holy Cross Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 8.9kmICSEA 1071
  • Waniora Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 9kmICSEA 1077

Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025

Transport

86
1Train
7Bus
CBD commute (est.)88 min (train)
Peak train frequency22/hr
Nearest train stationScarborough (430 m)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Employment & Economy

Unemployment rate2.5% · vs NSW avg 4.1% ↓

Top local industries

Health Care & Social Assistance
15.7%
Education & Training
15.2%
Professional, Scientific & Technical
10.9%
Construction
9.4%
Public Administration & Safety
8.3%

Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census

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.

00 in suburbSupermarkets
10 in suburbCafes/Rest.
40 in suburbParks
3Playgrounds
5Pools
00 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
00 in suburbGPs
00 in suburbPharmacies
00 in suburbChildcare
00 in suburbLibraries
3Sports fields
0Vets
Nearest beachScarborough Beach (1.2 km)
Nearest hospitalBulli District Hospital (9.5 km)
Nearest vet5.6 km
Nearest airportSydney (40.5 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)

Entertainment Scene

No data

Entertainment venue data isn't available for this suburb.

1
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
0
Clubs RSL/Leagues
0
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents3.08

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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024

Places of Worship

1
Christian0 in suburb
Total within 3km1
In this suburb0

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 Growth
Annual growth rate0.46%
Projected population 2041383
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Wollongong

CliftonData not available74transportMaddens PlainsData not available48transportCoalcliffData not available86transportColedale$2.83M88transportStanwell Park$2.18M86transportStanwell TopsData not available62transport

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Frequently asked questions about Scarborough

What are property prices in Scarborough?

In Scarborough, the median house price is $2.04M. Median weekly house rent is $1,025.

How far is Scarborough from Sydney CBD?

Scarborough is about 49.0 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 88 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Scarborough?

Scarborough has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1080 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Scarborough?

Scarborough has a transport score of 86/100, including 1 train station and 7 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.