Wollongong City Council
Balgownie
Balgownie at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
5,722
Median age 42
The brief
What to know about Balgownie.
Balgownie (2519) sits in the Wollongong region of NSW.
Balgownie has roughly 5,722 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.
Balgownie scores 0/100 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, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Balgownie's population at 5,722, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (76% own, 22% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (75% family households, 22% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
5,722
Median age
42
Family households
75%
Lone person
22%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$400/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$450/wk
Owner occupied
76%
Renter occupied
22%
At a deeper level
5,722
Median age: 42
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Safety
Crime and safety.
175
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.
0
0
70
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Balgownie.
Local schools for Balgownie
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Government School Catchment
Balgownie Public School
Pleasant Heights Public School
Fairy Meadow Public School
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Frequently asked
About Balgownie.
- What is the Balgownie postcode?
- Balgownie is in the 2519 postcode, in NSW, in the Wollongong City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Balgownie?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $400, for units it's $450.
- What schools are in Balgownie?
- There are 20 schools serving Balgownie on this page, including Balgownie Public School, Pleasant Heights Public School, Fairy Meadow Public School.
- How walkable is Balgownie?
- Balgownie has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 70.
- What suburbs are near Balgownie?
- Balgownie is close to Mount Pleasant, Fernhill, Mount Ousley, Reidtown, Tarrawanna.
- What is the population of Balgownie?
- Balgownie has approximately 5,722 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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