Cringila at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
2,156
Median age 38
The brief
What to know about Cringila.
The postcode for Cringila is 2502 (NSW).
Cringila (2502) sits in the Wollongong region of NSW.
Cringila has roughly 2,156 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.
Cringila 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 12 government primary, 4 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Cringila's population at 2,156, with a median age of 38. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (70% own, 26% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (73% family households, 24% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
2,156
Median age
38
Family households
73%
Lone person
24%
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)
$330/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$350/wk
Owner occupied
70%
Renter occupied
26%
At a deeper level
2,156
Median age: 38
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Safety
Crime and safety.
279
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
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Cringila.
Local schools for Cringila
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Government School Catchment
Cringila Public School
Warrawong High School
Warrawong Public School
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Frequently asked
About Cringila.
- What is the Cringila postcode?
- Cringila is in the 2502 postcode, in NSW, in the Wollongong City Council region.
- Where is Cringila?
- Cringila is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2502, in the Wollongong City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Cringila?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $330, for units it's $350.
- What schools are in Cringila?
- There are 20 schools serving Cringila on this page, including Cringila Public School, Warrawong High School, St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School.
- How walkable is Cringila?
- Cringila has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Cringila?
- Cringila is close to Lake Heights, Port Kembla, Warrawong, Spring Hill, Kemblawarra.
- What is the population of Cringila?
- The population of Cringila is approximately 2,156 (2021 Census). The median age is 38.
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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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