Wollongong City Council
Gwynneville
Gwynneville at a glance
Walk score
18
Very car dependent
Population
3,139
Median age 29
The brief
What to know about Gwynneville.
Gwynneville (2500) sits in the Wollongong region of NSW.
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
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$400/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$350/wk
Owner occupied
43%
Renter occupied
55%
At a deeper level
3,139
Median age: 29
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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
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Frequently asked
About Gwynneville.
- What is the Gwynneville postcode?
- Gwynneville is in the 2500 postcode, in NSW, 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, West Wollongong.
- What is the population of Gwynneville?
- Gwynneville has approximately 3,139 residents. The median age is 29.
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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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