Mount Saint Thomas at a glance
Walk score
12
Very car dependent
Population
1,449
Median age 37
The brief
What to know about Mount Saint Thomas.
The postcode for Mount Saint Thomas is 2500 (NSW).
Mount Saint Thomas (2500) sits in the Wollongong region of NSW.
Mount Saint Thomas has roughly 1,449 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.
Mount Saint Thomas scores 12/100 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 10 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Mount Saint Thomas's population at 1,449, with a median age of 37. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (72% own, 27% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (72% family households, 25% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,449
Median age
37
Family households
72%
Lone person
25%
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)
$300/wk
Owner occupied
72%
Renter occupied
27%
At a deeper level
1,449
Median age: 37
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Safety
Crime and safety.
62
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
Education
Schools in Mount Saint Thomas.
Local schools for Mount Saint Thomas
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Government School Catchment
Mount St Thomas Public School
Coniston Public School
Figtree High School
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Frequently asked
About Mount Saint Thomas.
- What is the Mount Saint Thomas postcode?
- Mount Saint Thomas is in the 2500 postcode, in NSW, in the Wollongong City Council region.
- Where is Mount Saint Thomas?
- Mount Saint Thomas is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2500, in the Wollongong City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Mount Saint Thomas?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $400, for units it's $300.
- What schools are in Mount Saint Thomas?
- There are 20 schools serving Mount Saint Thomas on this page, including Mount St Thomas Public School, Coniston Public School, The Illawarra Grammar School.
- How walkable is Mount Saint Thomas?
- Mount Saint Thomas has a Walk Score of 12 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Mount Saint Thomas?
- Mount Saint Thomas is close to Mangerton, Coniston, Spring Hill, Wollongong Dc, Wollongong West.
- What is the population of Mount Saint Thomas?
- The population of Mount Saint Thomas is approximately 1,449 (2021 Census). The median age is 37.
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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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