Wollongong City Council
Cataract
Cataract at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
4
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Cataract.
Cataract (2560) sits in the Wollongong region of NSW.
Cataract has roughly 4 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. 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.
Cataract 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 4 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Cataract's population at 4, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
4
Median age
43
Family households
–
Lone person
–
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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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$380/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$270/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
4
Median age: 43
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Safety
Crime and safety.
36
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
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Cataract.
Local schools for Cataract
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Government School Catchment
Bulli Public School
Thirroul Public School
Woonona Public School
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Frequently asked
About Cataract.
- What is the Cataract postcode?
- Cataract is in the 2560 postcode, in NSW, in the Wollongong City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Cataract?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $380, for units it's $270.
- What schools are in Cataract?
- There are 7 schools serving Cataract on this page, including Bulli Public School, Thirroul Public School, St Michael's Catholic Primary School.
- How walkable is Cataract?
- Cataract has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Cataract?
- Cataract is close to Bulli Tops, Thirroul, Bulli, Woonona, Woonona East.
- What is the population of Cataract?
- Cataract has approximately 4 residents. The median age is 43.
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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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