West Wollongong
NSW 2500 · Wollongong
5,223 (2021) → 5,441 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.
West Wollongong is a moderate growth suburb in Wollongong, NSW 2500, about 69km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.13M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 5 schools, a transport score of 76/100, and is a short drive from the coast. West Wollongong has an overall score of 77/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 68/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2500 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (2.51%), India (1.65%), New Zealand (1.38%), China (1.28%), North Macedonia (0.86%)
Top languages: Arabic (2.28%), Serbian (2.11%), Mandarin (1.7%), Macedon (1.42%), Greek (1.23%)
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
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1015 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- The Illawarra Grammar SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1159
- St Therese Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1090
- Edmund Rice CollegeSecondary · IndependentICSEA 1083
- Lindsay Park Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1068
- Wollongong West Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 991
Nearby (within 10km)
- Keiraville Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1103
- Gwynneville Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1065
- Figtree Heights Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1061
- Illawarra Hospital SchoolCombined · Government · 1.5km
- Mount St Thomas Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1070
- St Brigid's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.6kmICSEA 1083
- Mount Keira Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1072
- Nareena Hills Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1080
- Figtree High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1013
- Novo Education SpaceSecondary · Independent · 2kmICSEA 983
- Aspect South Coast School, Wollongong UniversityCombined · Independent · 2km
- Figtree Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1028
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
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
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
Not much nightlife
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
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
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about West Wollongong
Is West Wollongong safe?
West Wollongong has a residential safety score of 68/100, 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 4,059 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in West Wollongong?
In West Wollongong, the median house price is $1.13M and the median unit price is $945K. Median weekly house rent is $720.
How far is West Wollongong from Sydney CBD?
West Wollongong is about 68.7 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 181 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in West Wollongong?
West Wollongong has 5 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1078 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in West Wollongong?
West Wollongong has a transport score of 76/100 and 59 bus stops.