Unanderra
NSW 2526 · Wollongong
5,476 (2021) → 5,537 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Wollongong local government area (est. 224,373 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Unanderra is a stable suburb in Wollongong, NSW 2526, about 73km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $873K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 5 schools, a transport score of 90/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Unanderra has an overall score of 68/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 36/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (3.67%), Italy (1.5%), North Macedonia (1.19%), Philippines (1.17%), Croatia (1.04%)
Top languages: Italian (1.72%), Macedon (1.68%), Arabic (1.66%), Croatian (1.42%), Serbian (1.13%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
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 2025
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 1006 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Cedars Christian CollegeCombined · IndependentICSEA 1069
- St Pius X Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1066
- Farmborough Road Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 954
- Aspect South Coast School, Farmborough HeightsCombined · Independent
- Aspect South Coast School, UnanderraPrimary · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- Unanderra Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 993
- Craig Davis CollegeSecondary · Independent · 1.8kmICSEA 905
- Figtree Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1022
- Berkeley West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 876
- Illawarra Christian SchoolCombined · Independent · 2.1kmICSEA 1102
- Figtree High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1014
- Berkeley Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 926
- Illawarra Sports High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 930
- Cringila Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 924
- Figtree Heights Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3kmICSEA 1061
- Mount St Thomas Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.2kmICSEA 1070
- Lindsay Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.4kmICSEA 1060
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
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
Fitness
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.
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
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
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Unanderra
Is Unanderra safe?
Unanderra has a residential safety score of 36/100, 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 13,641 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Unanderra?
In Unanderra, the median house price is $873K and the median unit price is $721K. Median weekly house rent is $750.
How far is Unanderra from Sydney CBD?
Unanderra is about 73.0 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Unanderra?
Unanderra has 5 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1030 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Unanderra?
Unanderra has a transport score of 90/100, including 1 train station and 71 bus stops.