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Spring Hill (Wollongong)

NSW 2500 · Wollongong

92 (2021)92 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

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

66
Overall score

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

92
Population
Limited sales data
Median price
Data not available
Safety score
79
Transport score

Spring Hill (Wollongong) is a moderate growth suburb in Wollongong, NSW 2500, about 72km from Sydney CBD. Recent property sales in Spring Hill (Wollongong) are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 79/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Spring Hill (Wollongong) has an overall score of 66/100, based on transport, liveability and education. Suburb-level crime data isn't available for a safety score here.

71.5 km
To Sydney CBD
2.8 km
To coast
$750/wk
Median rent (house)
650 m
To nearest station

Demographics

92
Population
38
Median age
2.9
Avg household

Age distribution

Housing tenure

  • Owned
  • Mortgage
  • Rented

Commute to work

  • Car
  • Public transport
  • Walk/cycle
  • Work from home
Wollongong LGA population (est. 2025)224,373
Median household income (weekly)$1,937
vs NSW median+4.7%
Bachelor degree or higher34.5%
Born in Australia64.1%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse25 / 4 / 3

Top countries of birth: Croatia (6.52%), Indonesia (6.52%), Chile (4.35%), Philippines (3.26%)

Top languages: Indonesian (6.52%), Serbian (4.35%), Tagalog (4.35%), Arabic (3.26%), Spanish (3.26%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Residential Safety

Residential

Crime data isn't published at the suburb level for NSW suburbs, so we don't show a residential safety score here.

Schools

69
Within 10km0 in suburb
0
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1007 (above the national average of 1000).

No schools inside the suburb boundary — the schools below are in adjoining suburbs (counted within 10km for the education score).

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Mount St Thomas Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1070
  • Figtree Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1022
  • Figtree High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1014
  • Coniston Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 989
  • Cringila Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 924
  • Aspect South Coast School, UnanderraPrimary · Independent · 2.5km
  • Lindsay Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 1060
  • St Pius X Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.6kmICSEA 1066
  • Figtree Heights Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 1061
  • The Illawarra Grammar SchoolCombined · Independent · 2.7kmICSEA 1154
  • St Therese Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3kmICSEA 1079
  • Novo Education SpaceSecondary · Independent · 3kmICSEA 929

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

79
1Train
2Bus
CBD commute (est.)Data not available
Peak train frequency6/hr
Nearest train stationLysaghts (650 m)

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.

30 in suburbSupermarkets
80 in suburbCafes/Rest.
91 in suburbParks
2Playgrounds
14Pools
30 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
10 in suburbGPs
10 in suburbPharmacies
20 in suburbChildcare
20 in suburbLibraries
684 in suburbSports fields
0Vets
Nearest beachBrighton Beach (4.8 km)
Nearest hospitalWollongong Hospital (3.3 km)
Nearest vet7.5 km
Nearest airportSydney (63.0 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth
Annual growth rate0.00%
Projected population 2041106
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

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Frequently asked questions about Spring Hill (Wollongong)

How far is Spring Hill (Wollongong) from Sydney CBD?

Spring Hill (Wollongong) is about 71.5 km from Sydney CBD.

What schools are in Spring Hill (Wollongong)?

Spring Hill (Wollongong) has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Spring Hill (Wollongong)?

Spring Hill (Wollongong) has a transport score of 79/100, including 1 train station and 2 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.