Tarrawanna
NSW 2518 · Wollongong
2,184 (2021) → 2,277 est. (2025) · High Growth
Part of the Wollongong local government area (est. 224,373 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Tarrawanna is a high growth suburb in Wollongong, NSW 2518, about 64km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.19M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 53/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Tarrawanna has an overall score of 61/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2518 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (3.57%), Italy (2.47%), New Zealand (1.42%), Scotland (1.01%), North Macedonia (0.96%)
Top languages: Italian (3.16%), Macedon (1.6%), Arabic (1.28%), Greek (1.01%), Serbian (0.92%)
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
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1046 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Tarrawanna Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 982
Nearby (within 10km)
- Balgownie Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1076
- Wollongong Flexible SchoolSecondary · Independent · 1.7kmICSEA 895
- St Columbkille's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.9kmICSEA 1073
- Fairy Meadow Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1002
- Corrimal Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1013
- Aspect South Coast SchoolPrimary · Independent · 2.1kmICSEA 1017
- Pleasant Heights Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1126
- Corrimal East Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1046
- Towradgi Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 1031
- Mount Ousley Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 1079
- Good Samaritan Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.6kmICSEA 1081
- Corrimal High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 940
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
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
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
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
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.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.
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Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Childcare desert
Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.
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
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Tarrawanna
Is Tarrawanna safe?
Tarrawanna 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 2,289 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Tarrawanna?
In Tarrawanna, the median house price is $1.19M and the median unit price is $836K. Median weekly house rent is $820.
How far is Tarrawanna from Sydney CBD?
Tarrawanna is about 63.5 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 168 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Tarrawanna?
Tarrawanna has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 982 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Tarrawanna?
Tarrawanna has a transport score of 53/100 and 11 bus stops.