Stanwell Park
NSW 2508 · Wollongong
1,532 (2021) → 1,540 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Wollongong local government area (est. 224,373 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Stanwell Park is a stable suburb in Wollongong, NSW 2508, about 45km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $2.07M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 86/100, and is right by the coast. Stanwell Park has an overall score of 65/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2508 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (5.09%), New Zealand (1.11%), Scotland (1.04%), Germany (0.85%), USA (0.85%)
Top languages: French (0.33%), Mandarin (0.26%), Italian (0.26%), Thai (0.26%), German (0.2%)
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
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 1084 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Stanwell Park Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1112
Nearby (within 10km)
- Otford Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 1104
- OneSchool Global NSW - IllawarraCombined · Independent · 4kmICSEA 973
- Scarborough Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.4kmICSEA 1080
- Holy Cross Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 4.7kmICSEA 1071
- Helensburgh Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5kmICSEA 1057
- Coledale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.5kmICSEA 1118
- Austinmer Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.5kmICSEA 1132
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
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
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
Not much nightlife
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
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
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Stanwell Park
Is Stanwell Park safe?
Stanwell Park has a residential safety score of 100/100, 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 718 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Stanwell Park?
In Stanwell Park, the median house price is $2.07M. Median weekly house rent is $795.
How far is Stanwell Park from Sydney CBD?
Stanwell Park is about 44.6 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 81 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Stanwell Park?
Stanwell Park has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1112 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Stanwell Park?
Stanwell Park has a transport score of 86/100, including 1 train station and 6 bus stops.