Wollongong City Council
Corrimal
Corrimal at a glance
Walk score
8
Very car dependent
Population
6,972
Median age 41
The brief
What to know about Corrimal.
Corrimal (2518) sits in the Wollongong region of NSW.
Corrimal has roughly 6,972 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly 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.
Corrimal scores 8/100 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 12 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Corrimal's population at 6,972, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (64% own, 32% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (65% family households, 31% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
6,972
Median age
41
Family households
65%
Lone person
31%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
We don't yet have a verified suburb-level median for this market. We're working on a data partner; in the meantime, treat the state-level figures as a guide only. How we source data.
Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$340/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$365/wk
Owner occupied
64%
Renter occupied
32%
At a deeper level
6,972
Median age: 41
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Safety
Crime and safety.
582
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.
8
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Corrimal.
Local schools for Corrimal
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Government School Catchment
Corrimal Public School
Tarrawanna Public School
Russell Vale Public School
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Frequently asked
About Corrimal.
- What is the Corrimal postcode?
- Corrimal is in the 2518 postcode, in NSW, in the Wollongong City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Corrimal?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $340, for units it's $365.
- What schools are in Corrimal?
- There are 20 schools serving Corrimal on this page, including Aspect South Coast School, St Columbkille's Catholic Primary School, Corrimal Public School.
- How walkable is Corrimal?
- Corrimal has a Walk Score of 8 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Corrimal?
- Corrimal is close to Russell Vale, Tarrawanna, Fernhill, Towradgi, Corrimal East.
- What is the population of Corrimal?
- Corrimal has approximately 6,972 residents. The median age is 41.
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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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