Wollongong City Council
Austinmer
Austinmer at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
2,725
Median age 42
The brief
What to know about Austinmer.
Austinmer (2515) sits in the Wollongong region of NSW.
Austinmer has roughly 2,725 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Austinmer scores 2/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 11 government primary, 3 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Austinmer's population at 2,725, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (79% own, 19% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (80% family households, 17% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
2,725
Median age
42
Family households
80%
Lone person
17%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
We don't yet have a verified suburb-level median for this market. We're working on a data partner; in the meantime, treat the state-level figures as a guide only. How we source data.
Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$550/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$550/wk
Owner occupied
79%
Renter occupied
19%
At a deeper level
2,725
Median age: 42
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Safety
Crime and safety.
82
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
Getting around
Walkability.
2
30
60
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Austinmer.
Local schools for Austinmer
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Government School Catchment
Austinmer Public School
Thirroul Public School
Coledale Public School
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Frequently asked
About Austinmer.
- What is the Austinmer postcode?
- Austinmer is in the 2515 postcode, in NSW, in the Wollongong City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Austinmer?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $550, for units it's $550.
- What schools are in Austinmer?
- There are 20 schools serving Austinmer on this page, including Austinmer Public School, Thirroul Public School, St Michael's Catholic Primary School.
- How walkable is Austinmer?
- Austinmer has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 30, bike score 60.
- What suburbs are near Austinmer?
- Austinmer is close to Thirroul, Coledale, Bulli Tops, Bulli, Wombarra.
- What is the population of Austinmer?
- Austinmer has approximately 2,725 residents. The median age is 42.
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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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