Coniston at a glance
Population
2,267
Median age 39
The brief
What to know about Coniston.
The postcode for Coniston is 2500 (NSW).
Coniston (2500) sits in the Wollongong region of NSW.
Coniston has roughly 2,267 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters.
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Schooling within or near the suburb covers 10 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Coniston's population at 2,267, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (56% own, 42% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (63% family households, 32% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
2,267
Median age
39
Family households
63%
Lone person
32%
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)
$400/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$350/wk
Owner occupied
56%
Renter occupied
42%
At a deeper level
2,267
Median age: 39
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Safety
Crime and safety.
401
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
Place
Location.
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Transport
Education
Schools in Coniston.
Local schools for Coniston
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Government School Catchment
Coniston Public School
Mount St Thomas Public School
Illawarra Hospital School
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Frequently asked
About Coniston.
- What is the Coniston postcode?
- Coniston is in the 2500 postcode, in NSW, in the Wollongong City Council region.
- Where is Coniston?
- Coniston is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2500, in the Wollongong City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Coniston?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $400, for units it's $350.
- What schools are in Coniston?
- There are 20 schools serving Coniston on this page, including Coniston Public School, Novo Education Space, Mount St Thomas Public School.
- What suburbs are near Coniston?
- Coniston is close to Wollongong Dc, Mount Saint Thomas, Mangerton, Wollongong, Spring Hill.
- What is the population of Coniston?
- The population of Coniston is approximately 2,267 (2021 Census). The median age is 39.
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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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