Mount Kembla, NSW 2526
Wollongong City CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 2526
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Median house price
$1,250,000
Median of 17 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025
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Mount Kembla at a glance
- Median unit
- $343,440
- Weekly rent
- $750
- Houses · units $500
- Population
- 1,083
- Median age 42
Prices: Median of 17 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2526), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Mount Kembla
Houses change hands at $1,250,000 on a typical sale, in line with the NSW median (17 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $343,440, roughly 73% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $250,000. Prices are in line with the NSW median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
Rental data as of June 2026· NSW rental bond data (postcode 2526)
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What to know about Mount Kembla
Mount Kembla (2526) sits in the Wollongong region of NSW. The median house here is $1,250,000, in line with the NSW median of around $1.10M.
Mount Kembla has roughly 1,083 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
What it’s like to live here
Mount Kembla 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.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 1,111 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 11 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 5 independent.
Schools in Mount Kembla
Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 0/100
- Transit
- 0/100
- Bike
- 5/100
Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Demographics
The 2021 Census put Mount Kembla's population at 1,083, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (90% own, 7% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (84% family households, 14% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
- Family households
- 84%
- Lone person
- 14%
- Owner occupied
- 90%
- Renter occupied
- 7%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.12% (median rent $750/wk against a $1,250,000 price tag). Units yield 7.57% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (7%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
- Gross yield, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- 3.12%
- On the $1,250,000 median
- Gross yield, unitsSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- 7.57%
- On the $343,440 median
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Crime and safety
4 offences recorded in 2026
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2026
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 1,111 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 26.3°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 6.9°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about Mount Kembla
- What is the median house price in Mount Kembla?
- The median house price in Mount Kembla, NSW 2526 is $1,250,000 (median of 17 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $343,440.
- How much is my house worth in Mount Kembla?
- A useful starting point is the Mount Kembla median house price of $1,250,000 (units $343,440). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Mount Kembla a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Mount Kembla is 3.1%: the median weekly house rent is $750 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2526), June 2026) against the median house price of $1,250,000 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). No 12-month price change is published for Mount Kembla: the NSW Valuer General figures we hold do not measure one. Whether Mount Kembla is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- What is the Mount Kembla postcode?
- Mount Kembla is in the 2526 postcode, in NSW, in the Wollongong City Council region.
- Where is Mount Kembla?
- Mount Kembla is a suburb in the Wollongong City Council area, NSW 2526.
- What is the average rent in Mount Kembla?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $750, for units it's $500.
- What schools are in Mount Kembla?
- There are 20 schools serving Mount Kembla on this page, including Mount Kembla Public School, Illawarra Christian School, Craig Davis College.
- How walkable is Mount Kembla?
- Mount Kembla has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 5.
- What suburbs are near Mount Kembla?
- Mount Kembla is close to Kembla Heights, Farmborough Heights, Cordeaux, Cordeaux Heights, Figtree.
- What is the population of Mount Kembla?
- The population of Mount Kembla is approximately 1,083 (2021 Census). The median age is 42.
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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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