Coledale at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
1,372
Median age 42
The brief
What to know about Coledale.
The postcode for Coledale is 2515 (NSW).
Coledale (2515) sits in the Wollongong region of NSW.
Coledale has roughly 1,372 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.
Coledale 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, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Coledale's population at 1,372, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (83% own, 14% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (83% family households, 15% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,372
Median age
42
Family households
83%
Lone person
15%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$550/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$600/wk
Owner occupied
83%
Renter occupied
14%
At a deeper level
1,372
Median age: 42
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Safety
Crime and safety.
44
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
30
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Coledale.
Local schools for Coledale
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Government School Catchment
Coledale Public School
Scarborough Public School
Austinmer Public School
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Frequently asked
About Coledale.
- What is the Coledale postcode?
- Coledale is in the 2515 postcode, in NSW, in the Wollongong City Council region.
- Where is Coledale?
- Coledale is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2515, in the Wollongong City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Coledale?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $550, for units it's $600.
- What schools are in Coledale?
- There are 17 schools serving Coledale on this page, including Coledale Public School, Scarborough Public School, Austinmer Public School.
- How walkable is Coledale?
- Coledale has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 30.
- What suburbs are near Coledale?
- Coledale is close to Wombarra, Scarborough, Austinmer, Clifton, Maddens Plains.
- What is the population of Coledale?
- The population of Coledale is approximately 1,372 (2021 Census). 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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