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Towradgi

NSW 2518 · Wollongong

3,241 (2021)3,355 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

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

76
Overall score

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

3,241
Population
$1.31M
Median house (2025)
49
Safety score
92
Transport score

Towradgi is a moderate growth suburb in Wollongong, NSW 2518, about 63km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.31M is around the same as 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.

63.3 km
To Sydney CBD
780 m
To coast
$700/wk
Median rent (house)
350 m
To nearest station

Demographics

3,241
Population
42
Median age
2.4
Avg household

Age distribution

Wollongong LGA population (est. 2025)224,373
Median household income (weekly)$1,572
vs NSW median-15.0%
Bachelor degree or higher35.8%
Born in Australia77.3%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse917 / 75 / 267

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

$1.31M+22.7%
Median house (2025)
$1.22M
Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$700 / $600 wk
Rental yield (house)2.8%
Days on market (house)46 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

49
Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

10
Break & enter dwelling309/100k
10
Steal from dwelling309/100k
5
Motor vehicle theft154/100k
14
Domestic assault432/100k
1
Robbery31/100k
15
Non-domestic assault463/100k

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

Total recorded incidents: 319 (all categories, latest year)9,843 per 100,000 residents2-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 2025

Schools

14

Few schools nearby

Very few schools in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for school.

57
Within 10km1 in suburb
0
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
1
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1046 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Wollongong Flexible Learning CentreSecondary · IndependentICSEA 860

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Towradgi Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.7kmICSEA 1039
  • Corrimal East Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.7kmICSEA 1022
  • Corrimal High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 940
  • Fairy Meadow Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1004
  • Tarrawanna Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 964
  • Bellambi Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 812
  • Corrimal Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1010
  • St Columbkille's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.9kmICSEA 1075
  • Good Samaritan Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2kmICSEA 1081
  • Mount Ousley Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1069
  • Holy Spirit CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 2.4kmICSEA 1062
  • Aspect South Coast SchoolPrimary · Independent · 2.4kmICSEA 1006

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

92
1Train
28Bus
CBD commute (est.)Data not available
Peak train frequency26/hr
Nearest train stationTowradgi (350 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.

60 in suburbSupermarkets
91 in suburbCafes/Rest.
285 in suburbParks
164 in suburbPlaygrounds
156 in suburbPools
20 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
00 in suburbGPs
00 in suburbPharmacies
10 in suburbChildcare
10 in suburbLibraries
12515 in suburbSports fields
2Vets
Nearest beachTowradgi Beach (1.5 km)
Nearest hospitalWollongong Hospital (4.9 km)
Nearest vet1.2 km
Nearest airportSydney (54.8 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

82

Fitness paradise

Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.

2
Gyms
2
Leisure centres
3
Public pools
125
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

74

Great outdoor access

Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.

28
Parks
1
Nature reserves
6
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
13
Picnic areas
1
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

40

Some cultural venues

Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
1
Museums
0
Galleries
1
Libraries
0
Arts centres
2
Landmarks

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

50

A few good options

A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.

1
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
1
Clubs RSL/Leagues
2
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.62

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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW

Childcare

39

Limited options

Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.

2
Long Day Care
Total services2
Exceeding NQS or above1 of 2 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.62

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth
Annual growth rate0.87%
Projected population 20413,903
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: 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 9,843 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Towradgi?

In Towradgi, the median house price is $1.31M and the median unit price is $1.22M. Median weekly house rent is $700.

How far is Towradgi from Sydney CBD?

Towradgi is about 63.3 km from Sydney CBD.

What schools are in Towradgi?

Towradgi has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 860 (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.

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.