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 $890K is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 6 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
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2526 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
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 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
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 College - AspireCombined · IndependentICSEA 1094
- Cedars Christian CollegeCombined · IndependentICSEA 1067
- St Pius X Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1066
- Farmborough Road Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 961
- Aspect South Coast School, UnanderraPrimary · Independent
- Aspect South Coast School, Farmborough HeightsCombined · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- Unanderra Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 992
- Craig Davis CollegeSecondary · Independent · 1.8kmICSEA 825
- Figtree Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1028
- Berkeley West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 868
- Illawarra Christian SchoolCombined · Independent · 2.1kmICSEA 1091
- Figtree High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1013
- Berkeley Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 926
- Illawarra Sports High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 937
- Cringila Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 936
- Figtree Heights Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3kmICSEA 1061
- Mount St Thomas Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.2kmICSEA 1070
- Lindsay Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.4kmICSEA 1068
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
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 · Updated June 2024
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 · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
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
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 10,172 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Unanderra?
In Unanderra, the median house price is $890K and the median unit price is $760K. Median weekly house rent is $760.
How far is Unanderra from Sydney CBD?
Unanderra is about 73.0 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 128 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Unanderra?
Unanderra has 6 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1047 (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.