Unanderra

NSW 2526 · Wollongong

5,476 (2021) → 5,537 est. (2025) · Stable

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

Overall score

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

5,476

Population

$873K

Median house (2025)

Safety score

Transport score

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.

73.0 km

To Sydney CBD

5.1 km

To coast

$750/wk

Median rent (house)

360 m

To nearest station

Demographics

5,476

Population

Median age

2.4

Avg household

Age distribution

Housing tenure

Owned
Mortgage
Rented

Commute to work

Car
Public transport
Walk/cycle
Work from home

Wollongong LGA population (est. 2025)224,373

Median household income (weekly)$1,211

vs NSW median-34.5%

Bachelor degree or higher24.3%

Born in Australia73.1%

Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse1,663 / 252 / 201

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

$873K-5.0%

Median house (2025)

$721K

Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$750 / $520 wk

Rental yield (house)4.5%

Days on market (house)31 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

Residential

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

Break & enter dwelling274/100k

Steal from dwelling329/100k

Motor vehicle theft383/100k

Domestic assault694/100k

Robbery18/100k

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 747 (all categories, latest year)13,641 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

Within 10km5 in suburb

Govt (suburb)

Catholic (suburb)

Indep. (suburb)

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

1Train

71Bus

CBD commute (est.)Data not available

Peak train frequency12/hr

Nearest train stationUnanderra (360 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.

31 in suburbSupermarkets

21 in suburbCafes/Rest.

74 in suburbParks

64 in suburbPlaygrounds

63 in suburbPools

71 in suburbGyms

0Dog parks

00 in suburbGPs

10 in suburbPharmacies

21 in suburbChildcare

21 in suburbLibraries

11112 in suburbSports fields

0Vets

Nearest beachMM Beach (6.7 km)

Nearest hospitalWollongong Hospital (5.0 km)

Nearest vet8.8 km

Nearest airportSydney (64.5 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Population & Growth

Stable

Annual growth rate0.28%

Projected population 20415,803

Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Wollongong

Berkeley$850K59transport Cordeaux Heights$1.42M62transport Spring Hill (Wollongong)Data not available79transport Cringila$675K62transport Figtree$1.21M58transport Farmborough Heights$1.07M72transport

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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.