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 $1.36M is more expensive than 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
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2500 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
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 Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Visitor / tourist hub. This suburb attracts significant visitor and tourist traffic. Crime figures are recorded by incident location and include offences involving visitors, not just residents, so the per-resident rates below may overstate the risk for people living 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
These totals are recorded by incident location and include offences involving the suburb's many 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 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 1017 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Smiths Hill High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1186
- St Mary Star of the Sea CollegeSecondary · IndependentICSEA 1104
- Wollongong Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1084
- Novo Education SpaceSecondary · IndependentICSEA 983
- Illawarra Hospital SchoolCombined · Government
Nearby (within 10km)
- Coniston Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 990
- St Brigid's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.6kmICSEA 1083
- Gwynneville Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1065
- Para Meadows SchoolCombined · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 945
- Wollongong West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 991
- St Therese Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2kmICSEA 1090
- The Illawarra Grammar SchoolCombined · Independent · 2kmICSEA 1159
- Keiraville Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1103
- Mount St Thomas Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1070
- Wollongong High School of the Performing ArtsSecondary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1075
- Keira High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 984
- Aspect South Coast School, Wollongong UniversityCombined · Independent · 2.5km
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
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 · Updated June 2024
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 · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
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
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 16,091 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Wollongong?
In Wollongong, the median house price is $1.36M and the median unit price is $758K. Median weekly house rent is $720.
How far is Wollongong from Sydney CBD?
Wollongong is about 68.1 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 120 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Wollongong?
Wollongong has 5 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1089 (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.