Lake Illawarra at a glance
Walk score
32
Car dependent
Population
3,288
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Lake Illawarra.
The postcode for Lake Illawarra is 2528 (NSW).
Lake Illawarra (2528) sits in the Wollongong region of NSW.
Lake Illawarra has roughly 3,288 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Lake Illawarra scores 32/100 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 13 government primary, 3 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Lake Illawarra's population at 3,288, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (48% own, 48% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (38%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
3,288
Median age
43
Family households
58%
Lone person
38%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$350/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$328/wk
Owner occupied
48%
Renter occupied
48%
At a deeper level
3,288
Median age: 43
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Safety
Crime and safety.
297
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.
32
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Lake Illawarra.
Local schools for Lake Illawarra
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Government School Catchment
Lake Illawarra South Public School
Lake Illawarra High School
Warilla North Public School
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Frequently asked
About Lake Illawarra.
- What is the Lake Illawarra postcode?
- Lake Illawarra is in the 2528 postcode, in NSW, in the Wollongong City Council region.
- Where is Lake Illawarra?
- Lake Illawarra is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2528, in the Wollongong City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Lake Illawarra?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $328.
- What schools are in Lake Illawarra?
- There are 20 schools serving Lake Illawarra on this page, including Lake Illawarra South Public School, Lake Illawarra High School, Warilla North Public School.
- How walkable is Lake Illawarra?
- Lake Illawarra has a Walk Score of 32 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Lake Illawarra?
- Lake Illawarra is close to Warilla, Mount Warrigal, Windang, Barrack Point, Barrack Heights.
- What is the population of Lake Illawarra?
- The population of Lake Illawarra is approximately 3,288 (2021 Census). The median age is 43.
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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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