Woonona
NSW 2517 · Wollongong
12,374 (2021) → 12,488 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.
Woonona is a moderate growth suburb in Wollongong, NSW 2517, about 60km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.51M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 88/100, and is right by the coast. Woonona has an overall score of 75/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 68/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2517 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (4.27%), New Zealand (1.03%), Scotland (0.82%), South Africa (0.68%), Italy (0.61%)
Top languages: Italian (0.71%), Spanish (0.57%), Arabic (0.39%), German (0.38%), Vietnamese (0.3%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
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 March 2026
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 1050 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Woonona Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1070
- Woonona East Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1037
- Woonona High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1030
Nearby (within 10km)
- Russell Vale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1040
- Waniora Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1077
- Bulli High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1058
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2kmICSEA 1121
- Aspect South Coast SchoolPrimary · Independent · 2kmICSEA 1017
- Holy Spirit CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 2.2kmICSEA 1069
- Bulli Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1069
- Corrimal Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1013
- St Columbkille's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.4kmICSEA 1073
- Bellambi Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 807
- Corrimal High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.3kmICSEA 940
- Corrimal East Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.5kmICSEA 1046
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
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.
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
Not much nightlife
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Childcare desert
Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.
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
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Woonona
Is Woonona safe?
Woonona has a residential safety score of 68/100, 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 3,459 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Woonona?
In Woonona, the median house price is $1.51M and the median unit price is $884K. Median weekly house rent is $975.
How far is Woonona from Sydney CBD?
Woonona is about 59.6 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 105 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Woonona?
Woonona has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1046 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Woonona?
Woonona has a transport score of 88/100, including 1 train station and 47 bus stops.