Coniston, NSW 2500
Wollongong City CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 2500
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Median house price
$1,130,500
+10.3% over the past year.
Median of 28 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025
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Coniston at a glance
- Median unit
- $325,440
- Weekly rent
- $750
- Houses · units $640
- Population
- 2,267
- Median age 39
Prices: Median of 28 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2500), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Coniston
Houses change hands at $1,130,500 on a typical sale, in line with the NSW median (28 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $325,440, roughly 71% below the house median. The last 12 months delivered strong growth (+10.3%), well clear of the long-run average for the state.
For sellers
Twelve-month growth is +10.3%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $226,000. 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 2500)
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What to know about Coniston
Coniston (2500) sits in the Wollongong region of NSW. The median house here is $1,130,500, in line with the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +10.3% over the past year, well clear of the NSW average (3%).
Coniston has roughly 2,267 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters.
What it’s like to live here
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1,066 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 10 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 4 independent.
Schools in Coniston
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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.
- Family households
- 63%
- Lone person
- 32%
- Owner occupied
- 56%
- Renter occupied
- 42%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.45% (median rent $750/wk against a $1,130,500 price tag). Units yield 10.23% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 42% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs. The 12-month growth of +10.3% adds a capital-growth case on top of the yield.
- Gross yield, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- 3.45%
- On the $1,130,500 median
- Gross yield, unitsSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- 10.23%
- On the $325,440 median
- 12-month change, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- +10.3%
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
177 offences recorded in 2026
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2026
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 1,066 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 26.0°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 8.4°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 Coniston
- What is the median house price in Coniston?
- The median house price in Coniston, NSW 2500 is $1,130,500 (median of 28 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $325,440. Annual growth is +10.3%.
- How much is my house worth in Coniston?
- A useful starting point is the Coniston median house price of $1,130,500 (units $325,440). 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 Coniston a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Coniston is 3.4%: the median weekly house rent is $750 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2500), June 2026) against the median house price of $1,130,500 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). The median house price rose 10.3% over 12 months on the same NSW Valuer General figures. Whether Coniston 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 Coniston postcode?
- Coniston is in the 2500 postcode, in NSW, in the Wollongong City Council region.
- Where is Coniston?
- Coniston is a suburb in the Wollongong City Council area, NSW 2500.
- What is the average rent in Coniston?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $750, for units it's $640.
- 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 Mount Saint Thomas, Mangerton, Wollongong, Spring Hill, West Wollongong.
- 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. 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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