Towradgi
NSW 2518 · Wollongong
3,241 (2021) → 3,355 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Wollongong local government area (est. 224,373 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Towradgi is a moderate growth suburb in Wollongong, NSW 2518, about 63km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.38M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 92/100, and is right by the coast. Towradgi has an overall score of 76/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 49/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2518 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (4.07%), Italy (2.34%), New Zealand (0.83%), USA (0.74%), Chile (0.71%)
Top languages: Italian (3.27%), Spanish (1.54%), Arabic (1.02%), Vietnamese (0.68%), Serbian (0.56%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
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
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1046 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Wollongong Flexible SchoolSecondary · IndependentICSEA 895
Nearby (within 10km)
- Towradgi Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.7kmICSEA 1031
- Corrimal East Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.7kmICSEA 1046
- Corrimal High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 940
- Fairy Meadow Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1002
- Tarrawanna Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 982
- Bellambi Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 807
- Corrimal Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1013
- St Columbkille's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.9kmICSEA 1073
- Good Samaritan Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2kmICSEA 1081
- Mount Ousley Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1079
- Holy Spirit CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 2.4kmICSEA 1069
- Aspect South Coast SchoolPrimary · Independent · 2.4kmICSEA 1017
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
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
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
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
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Towradgi
Is Towradgi safe?
Towradgi has a residential safety score of 49/100, 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 5,430 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Towradgi?
In Towradgi, the median house price is $1.38M and the median unit price is $1.31M. Median weekly house rent is $820.
How far is Towradgi from Sydney CBD?
Towradgi is about 63.3 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 112 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Towradgi?
Towradgi has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 895 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Towradgi?
Towradgi has a transport score of 92/100, including 1 train station and 28 bus stops.