Kemblawarra at a glance
Walk score
36
Car dependent
Population
5,088
Median age 42
The brief
What to know about Kemblawarra.
The postcode for Kemblawarra is 2505 (NSW).
Kemblawarra (2505) sits in the Wollongong region of NSW.
Kemblawarra has roughly 5,088 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Kemblawarra scores 36/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly 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 14 government primary, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Kemblawarra's population at 5,088, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
5,088
Median age
42
Family households
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Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$340/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$289/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
5,088
Median age: 42
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Getting around
Walkability.
36
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 Kemblawarra.
Local schools for Kemblawarra
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Government School Catchment
Kemblawarra Public School
Primbee Public School
Warrawong Public School
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Frequently asked
About Kemblawarra.
- What is the Kemblawarra postcode?
- Kemblawarra is in the 2505 postcode, in NSW, in the Wollongong City Council region.
- Where is Kemblawarra?
- Kemblawarra is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2505, in the Wollongong City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Kemblawarra?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $340, for units it's $289.
- What schools are in Kemblawarra?
- There are 20 schools serving Kemblawarra on this page, including Kemblawarra Public School, Primbee Public School, St Patrick's Catholic Primary School.
- How walkable is Kemblawarra?
- Kemblawarra has a Walk Score of 36 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Kemblawarra?
- Kemblawarra is close to Warrawong, Primbee, Port Kembla, Lake Heights, Cringila.
- What is the population of Kemblawarra?
- The population of Kemblawarra is approximately 5,088 (2021 Census). The median age is 42.
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Sources cited
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