Windang
NSW 2528 · Wollongong
2,610 (2021) → 2,612 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Wollongong local government area (est. 224,373 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
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.
Demographics
Age distribution
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
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
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:
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 2025
Schools
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
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
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
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
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
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
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
Population & Growth
StableSource: 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.