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Windang

NSW 2528 · Wollongong

2,610 (2021)2,612 est. (2025) · Stable

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

44
Overall score

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

2,610
Population
$1.09M
Median house (2025)
60
Safety score
43
Transport score

Windang is a stable suburb in Wollongong, NSW 2528, about 79km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.09M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 43/100, and is right by the coast. Windang has an overall score of 44/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 60/100.

78.9 km
To Sydney CBD
400 m
To coast
$680/wk
Median rent (house)
6.2 km
To nearest station

Demographics

2,610
Population
56
Median age
2.1
Avg household

Age distribution

Wollongong LGA population (est. 2025)224,373
Median household income (weekly)$916
vs NSW median-50.5%
Bachelor degree or higher18.3%
Born in Australia79.0%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse946 / 42 / 113

Top countries of birth: England (4.67%), New Zealand (0.96%), Italy (0.8%), Germany (0.73%), Scotland (0.57%)

Top languages: Italian (0.77%), Spanish (0.61%), Macedon (0.38%), Croatian (0.27%), German (0.27%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$1.09M-5.9%
Median house (2025)
$704K
Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$680 / $550 wk
Rental yield (house)3.2%
Days on market (house)43 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

60
Residential

Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.

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

3
Break & enter dwelling115/100k
10
Steal from dwelling383/100k
3
Motor vehicle theft115/100k
13
Domestic assault498/100k
0
Robbery0/100k
9
Non-domestic assault345/100k

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

Total recorded incidents: 162 (all categories, latest year)6,207 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

51

Reasonable school mix

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.

54
Within 10km1 in suburb
1
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 963 (below the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Windang Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 976

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Lake Illawarra South Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 943
  • Lake Illawarra High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 899
  • Warilla North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 868
  • Primbee Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3kmICSEA 944
  • Willans Hill SchoolCombined · Government · 3.6kmICSEA 931
  • Peterborough SchoolCombined · Government · 3.6kmICSEA 960
  • Warilla Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.7kmICSEA 925
  • Mount Warrigal Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.9kmICSEA 894
  • Lake Heights Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.2kmICSEA 927
  • Barrack Heights Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.3kmICSEA 870
  • Warilla High SchoolSecondary · Government · 4.4kmICSEA 970
  • Aspect South Coast School, Barrack HeightsPrimary · Independent · 4.4km

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

43
29Bus
CBD commute (est.)Data not available
Nearest train stationPort Kembla (6.2 km)

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.

20 in suburbSupermarkets
32 in suburbCafes/Rest.
63 in suburbParks
106 in suburbPlaygrounds
3Pools
10 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
30 in suburbGPs
10 in suburbPharmacies
00 in suburbChildcare
00 in suburbLibraries
207 in suburbSports fields
0Vets
Nearest beachPerkins Beach (1.4 km)
Nearest hospitalShellharbour Hospital (4.6 km)
Nearest vet6.8 km
Nearest airportSydney (70.4 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

38

Limited facilities

Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.

1
Gyms
0
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
20
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

25

Limited outdoor options

Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.

6
Parks
1
Nature reserves
1
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
0
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

50

Some cultural venues

Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
0
Museums
3
Galleries
0
Libraries
0
Arts centres
0
Landmarks

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

57

A few good options

A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.

1
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
1
Clubs RSL/Leagues
3
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.77

View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →

Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW

Population & Growth

Stable
Annual growth rate0.02%
Projected population 20412,769
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

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Frequently asked questions about Windang

Is Windang safe?

Windang has a residential safety score of 60/100, 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 6,207 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Windang?

In Windang, the median house price is $1.09M and the median unit price is $704K. Median weekly house rent is $680.

How far is Windang from Sydney CBD?

Windang is about 78.9 km from Sydney CBD.

What schools are in Windang?

Windang has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 976 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Windang?

Windang has a transport score of 43/100 and 29 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.