Wombarra
NSW 2515 · Wollongong
944 (2021) → 963 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.
Wombarra is a moderate growth suburb in Wollongong, NSW 2515, about 51km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $2.06M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 88/100, and is right by the coast. Wombarra has an overall score of 66/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 57/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (4.87%), New Zealand (1.8%), China (0.95%), USA (0.85%), Scotland (0.64%)
Top languages: Spanish (1.17%), German (0.64%), Cantonese (0.53%), Macedon (0.42%), Mandarin (0.32%)
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
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1079 (above the national average of 1000).
No schools inside the suburb boundary — the schools below are in adjoining suburbs (counted within 10km for the education score).
Nearby (within 10km)
- Coledale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1102
- Scarborough Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1104
- Austinmer Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.4kmICSEA 1119
- OneSchool Global NSW - IllawarraCombined · Independent · 3.6kmICSEA 985
- Thirroul Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.1kmICSEA 1112
- St Michael's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 5.2kmICSEA 1119
- Stanwell Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.2kmICSEA 1119
- Bulli Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.5kmICSEA 1074
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 7kmICSEA 1121
- Waniora Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.2kmICSEA 1066
- Bulli High SchoolSecondary · Government · 7.2kmICSEA 1057
- Woonona High SchoolSecondary · Government · 8.4kmICSEA 1030
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
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
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
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
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
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Wombarra
Is Wombarra safe?
Wombarra has a residential safety score of 57/100, 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 2,225 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Wombarra?
In Wombarra, the median house price is $2.06M. Median weekly house rent is $1,150.
How far is Wombarra from Sydney CBD?
Wombarra is about 50.8 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Wombarra?
Wombarra has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Wombarra?
Wombarra has a transport score of 88/100, including 1 train station and 11 bus stops.