Wollongong City Council
Primbee
Primbee at a glance
Median house
$1,120,000
+16.1% year on year
Median unit
$277,920
Days on market
42
Average to sell
Walk score
14
Very car dependent
Population
1,623
Median age 44
About
Welcome to Primbee.
Primbee (2502) sits in the Wollongong region of NSW. The median house here is $1,120,000, in line with the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +16.1% over the past year, well clear of the NSW average (3%).
Primbee has roughly 1,623 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops. Listings here typically sell in 42 days, slower than the NSW average of 32.
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Houses change hands at $1,120,000 on a typical sale, in line with the NSW median. Units come in around $277,920, roughly 75% below the house median. The last 12 months delivered strong growth (+16.1%) — well clear of the long-run average for the state. Days on market run long (42 days), so well-priced listings still need patience.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $224,000. Prices are in line with the NSW median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
For sellers
Days on market are running long here (42 days), so realistic pricing and patient marketing matter. Twelve-month growth is +16.1%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,120,000
+16.1% over the past year. Median unit price $277,920.
Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$330/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$350/wk
Owner occupied
67%
Renter occupied
31%
At a deeper level
$1,120,000
+16.1% annual growth
$277,920
42
Average days to sell
1,623
Median age: 44
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.53% (median rent $330/wk against a $1,120,000 price tag). Units yield 6.55% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 31% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs. The 12-month growth of +16.1% adds a capital-growth case on top of the yield.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20261.53%
Based on $1,120,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20266.55%
Based on $277,920 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026+16.1%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202667%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 202642 days
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
5-year trajectory
at +16.1%/yr
2021
$531K
5-year change
+111%
2026
$1.1M
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Primbee's population at 1,623, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (67% own, 31% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (66% family households, 32% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,623
Median age
44
Family households
66%
Lone person
32%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Primbee scores 14/100 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, 4 government secondary, 3 Catholic.
Safety
Crime and safety.
123
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.
14
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Primbee.
Local schools for Primbee
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Primbee Public School
Kemblawarra Public School
Lake Heights Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Primbee.
- What is the median house price in Primbee?
- The median house price in Primbee, NSW 2502 is $1,120,000. The median unit price is $277,920. Annual growth is +16.1%.
- What is the Primbee postcode?
- Primbee is in the 2502 postcode, in NSW, in the Wollongong City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Primbee?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $330, for units it's $350.
- What schools are in Primbee?
- There are 20 schools serving Primbee on this page, including Primbee Public School, Kemblawarra Public School, Lake Heights Public School.
- How walkable is Primbee?
- Primbee has a Walk Score of 14 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Primbee?
- Primbee is close to Kemblawarra, Warrawong, Lake Heights, Port Kembla, Windang.
- What is the population of Primbee?
- Primbee has approximately 1,623 residents. The median age is 44.
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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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