Warrawong
NSW 2502 · Wollongong
4,659 (2021) → 4,631 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.
Warrawong is a moderate growth suburb in Wollongong, NSW 2502, about 74km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $838K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 4 schools, a transport score of 76/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Warrawong has an overall score of 58/100, based on transport, liveability and education. Suburb-level crime data isn't available for a safety score here.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: North Macedonia (5.64%), Italy (4.23%), England (1.48%), New Zealand (1.42%), Philippines (1.12%)
Top languages: Macedon (8.03%), Italian (5.15%), Portuguese (3.86%), Arabic (2.17%), Turkish (2.02%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
This is a commercial / transport hub with few residents — recorded incidents include visitors and workers, so a per-resident rate and safety score would be misleading. Raw incident counts are shown below.
Commercial & services hub. This suburb is a major employment and services centre, drawing a significant daily influx of workers and visitors from surrounding areas. Crime figures are recorded by incident location and include offences involving commuters and visitors, not just residents, so the per-resident crime rates below may overstate the risk for people who live here.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year):
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Incident-trend chart suppressed for this suburb — its all-category totals don't reflect the small resident base. Raw residential counts are shown above.
Area crime context
Totals include incidents involving commuters and visitors, not just residents.
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
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 996 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 994
- Warrawong High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 915
- Kemblawarra Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 877
- Warrawong Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 874
Nearby (within 10km)
- Lake Heights Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 927
- Primbee Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 944
- St Patrick's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.7kmICSEA 1059
- Cringila Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 924
- Berkeley Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 926
- Five Islands Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 980
- Illawarra Sports High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 930
- Port Kembla Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3kmICSEA 1010
- Berkeley West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4kmICSEA 876
- Windang Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.2kmICSEA 976
- Coniston Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.3kmICSEA 989
- Farmborough Road Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.3kmICSEA 954
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
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
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
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer 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
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Warrawong
What are property prices in Warrawong?
In Warrawong, the median house price is $838K and the median unit price is $538K. Median weekly house rent is $650.
How far is Warrawong from Sydney CBD?
Warrawong is about 74.5 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Warrawong?
Warrawong has 4 schools, with an average ICSEA of 915 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Warrawong?
Warrawong has a transport score of 76/100 and 48 bus stops.