Wollongong City Council
Ambarvale
Ambarvale at a glance
Median house
$880,000
+5.8% year on year
Median unit
$316,800
Sales data pending
Days on market
42
Average to sell
Walk score
–
Not yet scored
Population
7,254
Median age 34
About
Welcome to Ambarvale.
Ambarvale is a suburb in New South Wales.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$880,000
+5.8% over the past year. Median unit price $316,800.
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
$880,000
+5.8% annual growth
$316,800
Sales data pending
42
Average days to sell
7,254
Median age: 34
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20262.25%
Based on $880,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20265.74%
Based on $316,800 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026+5.8%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202654%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 202642 days
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
5-year trajectory
at +5.8%/yr
2021
$664K
5-year change
+33%
2026
$880K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
7,254
Median age
34
Family households
80%
Lone person
18%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
539
total offences in 2025
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 2025· State Police Open Data
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Ambarvale.
Local schools for Ambarvale
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Thomas Reddall High School
Ambarvale Public School
Bradbury Public School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Climate data not yet available for this suburb.
Frequently asked
About Ambarvale.
- What is the median house price in Ambarvale?
- The median house price in Ambarvale, NSW 2560 is $880,000. The median unit price is $316,800. Annual growth is +5.8%.
- What is the Ambarvale postcode?
- Ambarvale is in the 2560 postcode, in NSW, 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?
- Ambarvale has approximately 7,254 residents. 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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