Primbee at a glance
Walk score
14
Very car dependent
Population
1,623
Median age 44
The brief
What to know about Primbee.
The postcode for Primbee is 2502 (NSW).
Primbee (2502) sits in the Wollongong region of NSW.
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.
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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.
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
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)
$330/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$350/wk
Owner occupied
67%
Renter occupied
31%
At a deeper level
1,623
Median age: 44
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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
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Government School Catchment
Primbee Public School
Kemblawarra Public School
Lake Heights Public School
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Frequently asked
About Primbee.
- What is the Primbee postcode?
- Primbee is in the 2502 postcode, in NSW, in the Wollongong City Council region.
- Where is Primbee?
- Primbee is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2502, 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?
- The population of Primbee is approximately 1,623 (2021 Census). 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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