Wollongong City Council
North Wollongong
North Wollongong at a glance
Walk score
40
Car dependent
Population
2,299
Median age 30
The brief
What to know about North Wollongong.
North Wollongong (2500) sits in the Wollongong region of NSW.
North Wollongong has roughly 2,299 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are renter-heavy. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
North Wollongong scores 40/100 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 9 government primary, 3 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put North Wollongong's population at 2,299, with a median age of 30. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are renter-heavy (32% own, 66% 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
2,299
Median age
30
Family households
48%
Lone person
38%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$400/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$395/wk
Owner occupied
32%
Renter occupied
66%
At a deeper level
2,299
Median age: 30
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Safety
Crime and safety.
511
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.
40
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in North Wollongong.
Local schools for North Wollongong
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Government School Catchment
Wollongong High School of the Performing Arts
Keira High School
Para Meadows School
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Frequently asked
About North Wollongong.
- What is the North Wollongong postcode?
- North Wollongong is in the 2500 postcode, in NSW, in the Wollongong City Council region.
- What is the average rent in North Wollongong?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $400, for units it's $395.
- What schools are in North Wollongong?
- There are 20 schools serving North Wollongong on this page, including Wollongong High School of the Performing Arts, Keira High School, Para Meadows School.
- How walkable is North Wollongong?
- North Wollongong has a Walk Score of 40 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near North Wollongong?
- North Wollongong is close to Wollongong North, Fairy Meadow, Gwynneville, Mount Ousley, Keiraville.
- What is the population of North Wollongong?
- North Wollongong has approximately 2,299 residents. The median age is 30.
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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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