Sutherland Shire Council
Illawong
Illawong at a glance
Median house
$1,892,500
+12.3% year on year
Median unit
$427,680
Sales data pending
Days on market
49
Average to sell
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
7,427
Median age 44
About
Welcome to Illawong.
Illawong is a suburb in New South Wales.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,892,500
+12.3% over the past year. Median unit price $427,680.
Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$600/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$650/wk
Owner occupied
91%
Renter occupied
8%
At a deeper level
$1,892,500
+12.3% annual growth
$427,680
Sales data pending
49
Average days to sell
7,427
Median age: 44
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Investment overview.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20261.65%
Based on $1,892,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20267.90%
Based on $427,680 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026+12.3%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202691%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 202649 days
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 +12.3%/yr
2021
$1.1M
5-year change
+79%
2026
$1.9M
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
7,427
Median age
44
Family households
89%
Lone person
10%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
134
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.
2
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Illawong.
Local schools for Illawong
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Illawong Public School
Tharawal Public School
Menai High School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1302 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.4°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Sydney (Observatory Hill) (33 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Illawong.
- What is the median house price in Illawong?
- The median house price in Illawong, NSW 2234 is $1,892,500. The median unit price is $427,680. Annual growth is +12.3%.
- What is the Illawong postcode?
- Illawong is in the 2234 postcode, in NSW, in the Sutherland Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Illawong?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $600, for units it's $650.
- What schools are in Illawong?
- There are 20 schools serving Illawong on this page, including Illawong Public School, Tharawal Public School, Menai High School.
- How walkable is Illawong?
- Illawong has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Illawong?
- Illawong is close to Bonnet Bay, Lugarno, Alfords Point, Bangor, Peakhurst Heights.
- What is the population of Illawong?
- Illawong has approximately 7,427 residents. The median age is 44.
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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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