Mangerton at a glance
Walk score
24
Very car dependent
Population
2,862
Median age 39
The brief
What to know about Mangerton.
The postcode for Mangerton is 2500 (NSW).
Mangerton (2500) sits in the Wollongong region of NSW.
Mangerton has roughly 2,862 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Mangerton scores 24/100 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, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Mangerton's population at 2,862, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (72% own, 26% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (70% family households, 26% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
2,862
Median age
39
Family households
70%
Lone person
26%
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)
$400/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$353/wk
Owner occupied
72%
Renter occupied
26%
At a deeper level
2,862
Median age: 39
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Safety
Crime and safety.
241
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.
24
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Mangerton.
Local schools for Mangerton
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Government School Catchment
Mount St Thomas Public School
Wollongong West Public School
Lindsay Park Public School
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Frequently asked
About Mangerton.
- What is the Mangerton postcode?
- Mangerton is in the 2500 postcode, in NSW, in the Wollongong City Council region.
- Where is Mangerton?
- Mangerton is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2500, in the Wollongong City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Mangerton?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $400, for units it's $353.
- What schools are in Mangerton?
- There are 20 schools serving Mangerton on this page, including Mount St Thomas Public School, The Illawarra Grammar School, St Therese Catholic Primary School.
- How walkable is Mangerton?
- Mangerton has a Walk Score of 24 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Mangerton?
- Mangerton is close to Mount Saint Thomas, Wollongong West, West Wollongong, Coniston, Wollongong Dc.
- What is the population of Mangerton?
- The population of Mangerton is approximately 2,862 (2021 Census). The median age is 39.
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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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