Blair Athol, NSW 2560
Wollongong City CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 2560
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Median house price
$985,000
-2.5% over the past year.
Median of 17 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025
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Blair Athol at a glance
- Median unit
- $316,800
- Weekly rent
- $630
- Houses · units $500
- Population
- 2,725
- Median age 37
Prices: Median of 17 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2560), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Blair Athol
Houses change hands at $985,000 on a typical sale, in line with the NSW median (17 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $316,800, roughly 68% below the house median. The 12-month picture shows a softening market (-2.5%), giving buyers more room to negotiate.
For sellers
With 12-month growth at -2.5%, pricing should anchor to the most recent six months of comparables, not last year's peak.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $197,000. Prices are in line with the NSW median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
Rental data as of June 2026· NSW rental bond data (postcode 2560)
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What to know about Blair Athol
Blair Athol (2560) sits in the Wollongong region of NSW. The median house here is $985,000, in line with the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved -2.5% over the past year, well behind the NSW average (3%).
Blair Athol 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.
What it’s like to live here
Blair Athol scores 10/100 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.
Summer days here average around 29°C (warm), winter mornings around 5°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 686 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 5 independent.
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Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 10/100
- Transit
- 0/100
- Bike
- 100/100
Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Demographics
The 2021 Census put Blair Athol's population at 2,725, with a median age of 37. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (78% own, 19% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (88% family households, 10% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
- Family households
- 88%
- Lone person
- 10%
- Owner occupied
- 78%
- Renter occupied
- 19%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.33% (median rent $630/wk against a $985,000 price tag). Units yield 8.21% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (19%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
- Gross yield, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- 3.33%
- On the $985,000 median
- Gross yield, unitsSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- 8.21%
- On the $316,800 median
- 12-month change, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- -2.5%
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Crime and safety
32 offences recorded in 2026
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2026
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 686 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 29.2°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 4.9°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about Blair Athol
- What is the median house price in Blair Athol?
- The median house price in Blair Athol, NSW 2560 is $985,000 (median of 17 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $316,800. Annual growth is -2.5%.
- How much is my house worth in Blair Athol?
- A useful starting point is the Blair Athol median house price of $985,000 (units $316,800). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Blair Athol a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Blair Athol is 3.3%: the median weekly house rent is $630 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2560), June 2026) against the median house price of $985,000 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). The median house price fell 2.5% over 12 months on the same NSW Valuer General figures. Whether Blair Athol is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- What is the Blair Athol postcode?
- Blair Athol is in the 2560 postcode, in NSW, in the Wollongong City Council region.
- Where is Blair Athol?
- Blair Athol is a suburb in the Wollongong City Council area, NSW 2560.
- What is the average rent in Blair Athol?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $630, for units it's $500.
- What schools are in Blair Athol?
- There are 20 schools serving Blair Athol on this page, including Campbelltown Public School, Blairmount Public School, St Peter's Anglican Grammar.
- How walkable is Blair Athol?
- Blair Athol has a Walk Score of 10 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Blair Athol?
- Blair Athol is close to Campbelltown, Blairmount, Englorie Park, Claymore, Ambarvale.
- What is the population of Blair Athol?
- The population of Blair Athol is approximately 2,725 (2021 Census). The median age is 37.
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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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