Wollongong City Council
Koonawarra
Koonawarra at a glance
Median house
$773,500
+4.7% year on year
Median unit
$316,800
Sales data pending
Days on market
42
Average to sell
Walk score
12
Very car dependent
Population
3,732
Median age 36
About
Welcome to Koonawarra.
Koonawarra is a suburb in New South Wales.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$773,500
+4.7% over the past year. Median unit price $316,800.
Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$410/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$350/wk
Owner occupied
56%
Renter occupied
41%
At a deeper level
$773,500
+4.7% annual growth
$316,800
Sales data pending
42
Average days to sell
3,732
Median age: 36
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20262.76%
Based on $773,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20265.74%
Based on $316,800 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026+4.7%
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 202656%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 202642 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 +4.7%/yr
2021
$615K
5-year change
+26%
2026
$774K
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
3,732
Median age
36
Family households
75%
Lone person
23%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
298
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.
12
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 Koonawarra.
Local schools for Koonawarra
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Government School Catchment
Koonawarra Public School
Kanahooka High School
Lakelands Public School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Climate data not yet available for this suburb.
Frequently asked
About Koonawarra.
- What is the median house price in Koonawarra?
- The median house price in Koonawarra, NSW 2530 is $773,500. The median unit price is $316,800. Annual growth is +4.7%.
- What is the Koonawarra postcode?
- Koonawarra is in the 2530 postcode, in NSW, in the Wollongong City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Koonawarra?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $410, for units it's $350.
- What schools are in Koonawarra?
- There are 20 schools serving Koonawarra on this page, including Koonawarra Public School, Kanahooka High School, Lakelands Public School.
- How walkable is Koonawarra?
- Koonawarra has a Walk Score of 12 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Koonawarra?
- Koonawarra is close to Kanahooka, Dapto, Brownsville, Cleveland, Yallah.
- What is the population of Koonawarra?
- Koonawarra has approximately 3,732 residents. The median age is 36.
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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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