Mount Warrigal at a glance
Walk score
4
Very car dependent
Population
4,880
Median age 42
The brief
What to know about Mount Warrigal.
The postcode for Mount Warrigal is 2528 (NSW).
Mount Warrigal (2528) sits in the Wollongong region of NSW.
Mount Warrigal has roughly 4,880 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 Warrigal scores 4/100 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 13 government primary, 3 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Mount Warrigal's population at 4,880, with a median age of 42. 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 (77% family households, 21% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
4,880
Median age
42
Family households
77%
Lone person
21%
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)
$405/wk
Owner occupied
72%
Renter occupied
26%
At a deeper level
4,880
Median age: 42
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Safety
Crime and safety.
314
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.
4
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Mount Warrigal.
Local schools for Mount Warrigal
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Government School Catchment
Mount Warrigal Public School
Lake Illawarra High School
Warilla North Public School
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Frequently asked
About Mount Warrigal.
- What is the Mount Warrigal postcode?
- Mount Warrigal is in the 2528 postcode, in NSW, in the Wollongong City Council region.
- Where is Mount Warrigal?
- Mount Warrigal is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2528, in the Wollongong City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Mount Warrigal?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $405.
- What schools are in Mount Warrigal?
- There are 20 schools serving Mount Warrigal on this page, including Mount Warrigal Public School, Lake Illawarra High School, Warilla North Public School.
- How walkable is Mount Warrigal?
- Mount Warrigal has a Walk Score of 4 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Mount Warrigal?
- Mount Warrigal is close to Balarang, Lake Illawarra, Warilla, Shellharbour City Centre, Shellharbour Square.
- What is the population of Mount Warrigal?
- The population of Mount Warrigal is approximately 4,880 (2021 Census). The median age is 42.
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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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