East Corrimal at a glance
Median house
$1,720,000
+1.2% year on year
Median unit
$343,440
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
3,432
Median age 39
The brief
What to know about East Corrimal.
The postcode for East Corrimal is 2518 (NSW).
The median house price in East Corrimal is $1,720,000.
East Corrimal (2518) sits in the Wollongong region of NSW. The median house here is $1,720,000, well above the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +1.2% over the past year, behind the NSW average (3%).
East Corrimal has roughly 3,432 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. 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.
East Corrimal 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 11 government primary, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put East Corrimal's population at 3,432, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (59% own, 38% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (65% family households, 30% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
3,432
Median age
39
Family households
65%
Lone person
30%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,720,000 on a typical sale, well above the NSW median. Units come in around $343,440, roughly 80% below the house median. The 12-month picture is essentially flat performance (+1.2%), so buyers and sellers are negotiating on roughly the same number.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $344,000. Prices sit well above the NSW median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,720,000
+1.2% over the past year. Median unit price $343,440.
Sales data as of September 2026· sales-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$340/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$361/wk
Owner occupied
59%
Renter occupied
38%
At a deeper level
$1,720,000
+1.2% annual growth
$343,440
3,432
Median age: 39
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.03% (median rent $340/wk against a $1,720,000 price tag). Units yield 5.47% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 38% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20261.03%
Based on $1,720,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20265.47%
Based on $343,440 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026+1.2%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202659%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
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 +1.2%/yr
2021
$1.6M
5-year change
+6%
2026
$1.7M
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Safety
Crime and safety.
187
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
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Education
Schools in East Corrimal.
Local schools for East Corrimal
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Corrimal High School
Corrimal East Public School
Bellambi Public School
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Frequently asked
About East Corrimal.
- What is the median house price in East Corrimal?
- The median house price in East Corrimal, NSW 2518 is $1,720,000. The median unit price is $343,440. Annual growth is +1.2%.
- What is the East Corrimal postcode?
- East Corrimal is in the 2518 postcode, in NSW, in the Wollongong City Council region.
- Where is East Corrimal?
- East Corrimal is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2518, in the Wollongong City Council region.
- What is the average rent in East Corrimal?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $340, for units it's $361.
- What schools are in East Corrimal?
- There are 20 schools serving East Corrimal on this page, including Corrimal High School, Corrimal East Public School, Bellambi Public School.
- How walkable is East Corrimal?
- East Corrimal has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near East Corrimal?
- East Corrimal is close to Corrimal East, Bellambi, Towradgi, Corrimal, Tarrawanna.
- What is the population of East Corrimal?
- The population of East Corrimal is approximately 3,432 (2021 Census). The median age is 39.
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