Wollongong City Council
Kembla Heights
Kembla Heights at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
88
Median age 44
The brief
What to know about Kembla Heights.
Kembla Heights (2526) sits in the Wollongong region of NSW.
Kembla Heights has roughly 88 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Kembla Heights 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, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 6 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Kembla Heights's population at 88, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew. The household mix is balanced (59% family, 24% lone person).
Population
88
Median age
44
Family households
59%
Lone person
24%
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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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$370/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$355/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
97%
At a deeper level
88
Median age: 44
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Safety
Crime and safety.
11
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
35
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Kembla Heights.
Local schools for Kembla Heights
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Government School Catchment
Mount Kembla Public School
Unanderra Public School
Nareena Hills Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Kembla Heights.
- What is the Kembla Heights postcode?
- Kembla Heights is in the 2526 postcode, in NSW, in the Wollongong City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Kembla Heights?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $370, for units it's $355.
- What schools are in Kembla Heights?
- There are 20 schools serving Kembla Heights on this page, including Mount Kembla Public School, Illawarra Christian School, Craig Davis College.
- How walkable is Kembla Heights?
- Kembla Heights has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 35.
- What suburbs are near Kembla Heights?
- Kembla Heights is close to Mount Kembla, Cordeaux Heights, Cordeaux, Farmborough Heights, Figtree.
- What is the population of Kembla Heights?
- Kembla Heights has approximately 88 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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