Wollongong
NSW 2500 · Wollongong
20,446 (2021) → 23,295 est. (2025) · High Growth
Part of the Wollongong local government area (est. 224,373 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Wollongong is a high growth suburb in Wollongong, NSW 2500, about 68km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.32M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 5 schools, a transport score of 92/100, and is right by the coast. Wollongong has an overall score of 87/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 26/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (3.2%), China (3.04%), India (2.82%), North Macedonia (1.51%), Philippines (1.1%)
Top languages: Mandarin (3.41%), Macedon (2.34%), Arabic (2.26%), Greek (1.3%), Serbian (1.25%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
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), 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
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
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 1017 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Smiths Hill High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1192
- St Mary Star of the Sea CollegeSecondary · IndependentICSEA 1097
- Wollongong Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1093
- Novo Education SpaceSecondary · IndependentICSEA 929
- Illawarra Hospital SchoolCombined · Government
Nearby (within 10km)
- Coniston Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 989
- St Brigid's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.6kmICSEA 1103
- Gwynneville Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1046
- Para Meadows SchoolCombined · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 967
- Wollongong West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1024
- St Therese Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2kmICSEA 1079
- The Illawarra Grammar SchoolCombined · Independent · 2kmICSEA 1154
- Keiraville Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1092
- Mount St Thomas Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1070
- Wollongong High School of the Performing ArtsSecondary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1066
- Keira High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 990
- Aspect South Coast School, Wollongong UniversityCombined · Independent · 2.5km
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
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
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
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Wollongong
Is Wollongong safe?
Wollongong has a residential safety score of 26/100, 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 26,705 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Wollongong?
In Wollongong, the median house price is $1.32M and the median unit price is $743K. Median weekly house rent is $750.
How far is Wollongong from Sydney CBD?
Wollongong is about 68.1 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Wollongong?
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 Wollongong?
Wollongong has a transport score of 92/100, including 2 train stations and 102 bus stops.