Wollongong City Council
East Corrimal
East Corrimal at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
3,432
Median age 39
The brief
What to know about East Corrimal.
East Corrimal (2518) sits in the Wollongong region of NSW.
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
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)
$340/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$361/wk
Owner occupied
59%
Renter occupied
38%
At a deeper level
3,432
Median age: 39
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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
Transport
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Education
Schools in East Corrimal.
Local schools for East Corrimal
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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 East Corrimal postcode?
- East Corrimal is in the 2518 postcode, in NSW, 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?
- East Corrimal has approximately 3,432 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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