Ambarvale at a glance
Population
7,254
Median age 34
The brief
What to know about Ambarvale.
The postcode for Ambarvale is 2560 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Ambarvale (2560) sits in the Wollongong region of NSW.
Ambarvale has roughly 7,254 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters.
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Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 3 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Ambarvale's population at 7,254, with a median age of 34. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (54% own, 43% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (80% family households, 18% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
7,254
Median age
34
Family households
80%
Lone person
18%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$380/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$350/wk
Owner occupied
54%
Renter occupied
43%
At a deeper level
7,254
Median age: 34
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Safety
Crime and safety.
145
total offences in 2026
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2026· State Police Open Data
Place
Location.
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Education
Schools in Ambarvale.
Local schools for Ambarvale
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Government School Catchment
Thomas Reddall High School
Ambarvale Public School
Bradbury Public School
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Frequently asked
About Ambarvale.
- What is the Ambarvale postcode?
- Ambarvale is in the 2560 postcode, in NSW, in the Wollongong City Council region.
- Where is Ambarvale?
- Ambarvale is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2560. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Wollongong City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Ambarvale?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $380, for units it's $350.
- What schools are in Ambarvale?
- There are 20 schools serving Ambarvale on this page, including Thomas Reddall High School, Ambarvale Public School, Bradbury Public School.
- What suburbs are near Ambarvale?
- Ambarvale is close to Englorie Park, Macarthur Square, Bradbury, Glen Alpine, Blair Athol.
- What is the population of Ambarvale?
- The population of Ambarvale is approximately 7,254 (2021 Census). The median age is 34.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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