Wollongong City Council
Port Kembla
Port Kembla at a glance
Walk score
4
Very car dependent
Population
5,088
Median age 42
The brief
What to know about Port Kembla.
Port Kembla (2505) sits in the Wollongong region of NSW.
Port Kembla has roughly 5,088 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.
Port Kembla 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 12 government primary, 4 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Port Kembla's population at 5,088, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (64% own, 34% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (65% family households, 31% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
5,088
Median age
42
Family households
65%
Lone person
31%
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)
$340/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$340/wk
Owner occupied
64%
Renter occupied
34%
At a deeper level
5,088
Median age: 42
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Safety
Crime and safety.
883
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
10
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Port Kembla.
Local schools for Port Kembla
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Government School Catchment
Warrawong Public School
Warrawong High School
Kemblawarra Public School
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Frequently asked
About Port Kembla.
- What is the Port Kembla postcode?
- Port Kembla is in the 2505 postcode, in NSW, in the Wollongong City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Port Kembla?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $340, for units it's $340.
- What schools are in Port Kembla?
- There are 20 schools serving Port Kembla on this page, including St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School, Warrawong Public School, St Patrick's Catholic Primary School.
- How walkable is Port Kembla?
- Port Kembla has a Walk Score of 4 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 10, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Port Kembla?
- Port Kembla is close to Warrawong, Cringila, Kemblawarra, Lake Heights, Primbee.
- What is the population of Port Kembla?
- Port Kembla has approximately 5,088 residents. 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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