Wollongong City Council
Coniston
Coniston at a glance
Median house
$965,000
+36.9% year on year
Median unit
$325,440
Days on market
42
Average to sell
Population
2,267
Median age 39
About
Welcome to Coniston.
Coniston is a suburb in New South Wales.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$965,000
+36.9% over the past year. Median unit price $325,440.
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
$965,000
+36.9% annual growth
$325,440
42
Average days to sell
2,267
Median age: 39
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20262.16%
Based on $965,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20265.59%
Based on $325,440 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026+36.9%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202656%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 202642 days
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
5-year trajectory
at +36.9%/yr
2021
$201K
5-year change
+381%
2026
$965K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
2,267
Median age
39
Family households
63%
Lone person
32%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Coniston.
Local schools for Coniston
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Coniston Public School
Mount St Thomas Public School
Illawarra Hospital School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Coniston.
- What is the median house price in Coniston?
- The median house price in Coniston, NSW 2500 is $965,000. The median unit price is $325,440. Annual growth is +36.9%.
- What is the Coniston postcode?
- Coniston is in the 2500 postcode, in NSW, 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?
- Coniston has approximately 2,267 residents. 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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