Gwynneville at a glance
Median house
$1,345,000
+21.7% year on year
Median unit
$325,440
Walk score
18
Very car dependent
Population
3,139
Median age 29
The brief
What to know about Gwynneville.
The postcode for Gwynneville is 2500 (NSW).
The median house price in Gwynneville is $1,345,000.
Gwynneville (2500) sits in the Wollongong region of NSW. The median house here is $1,345,000, above the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +21.7% over the past year, well clear of the NSW average (3%).
Gwynneville has roughly 3,139 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are renter-heavy. 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.
Gwynneville scores 18/100 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 7 government primary, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 5 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Gwynneville's population at 3,139, with a median age of 29. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are renter-heavy (43% own, 55% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix is balanced (56% family, 28% lone person).
Population
3,139
Median age
29
Family households
56%
Lone person
28%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,345,000 on a typical sale, above the NSW median. Units come in around $325,440, roughly 76% below the house median. The last 12 months delivered strong growth (+21.7%) — well clear of the long-run average for the state.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $269,000. Prices sit above the NSW median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
For sellers
Twelve-month growth is +21.7%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,345,000
+21.7% over the past year. Median unit price $325,440.
Sales data as of September 2026· sales-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$400/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$350/wk
Owner occupied
43%
Renter occupied
55%
At a deeper level
$1,345,000
+21.7% annual growth
$325,440
3,139
Median age: 29
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.55% (median rent $400/wk against a $1,345,000 price tag). Units yield 5.59% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 55% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs. The 12-month growth of +21.7% adds a capital-growth case on top of the yield.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20261.55%
Based on $1,345,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20265.59%
Based on $325,440 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026+21.7%
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 202643%
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 +21.7%/yr
2021
$504K
5-year change
+167%
2026
$1.3M
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Safety
Crime and safety.
181
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.
18
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Gwynneville.
Local schools for Gwynneville
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Government School Catchment
Gwynneville Public School
Para Meadows School
Illawarra Hospital School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Gwynneville.
- What is the median house price in Gwynneville?
- The median house price in Gwynneville, NSW 2500 is $1,345,000. The median unit price is $325,440. Annual growth is +21.7%.
- What is the Gwynneville postcode?
- Gwynneville is in the 2500 postcode, in NSW, in the Wollongong City Council region.
- Where is Gwynneville?
- Gwynneville is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2500, in the Wollongong City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Gwynneville?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $400, for units it's $350.
- What schools are in Gwynneville?
- There are 20 schools serving Gwynneville on this page, including St Brigid's Catholic Primary School, Gwynneville Public School, Para Meadows School.
- How walkable is Gwynneville?
- Gwynneville has a Walk Score of 18 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Gwynneville?
- Gwynneville is close to Keiraville, Wollongong, North Wollongong, Wollongong North, Wollongong West.
- What is the population of Gwynneville?
- The population of Gwynneville is approximately 3,139 (2021 Census). The median age is 29.
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