Reidtown at a glance
Walk score
14
Very car dependent
Population
17.2k
Median age 41
The brief
What to know about Reidtown.
The postcode for Reidtown is 2519 (NSW).
Reidtown (2519) sits in the Wollongong region of NSW.
Reidtown has roughly 17,227 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Reidtown 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 9 government primary, 3 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Reidtown's population at 17,227, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
17,227
Median age
41
Family households
–
Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$400/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$340/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
17,227
Median age: 41
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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 Reidtown.
Local schools for Reidtown
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Government School Catchment
Fairy Meadow Public School
Towradgi Public School
Tarrawanna Public School
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Frequently asked
About Reidtown.
- What is the Reidtown postcode?
- Reidtown is in the 2519 postcode, in NSW, in the Wollongong City Council region.
- Where is Reidtown?
- Reidtown is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2519, in the Wollongong City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Reidtown?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $400, for units it's $340.
- What schools are in Reidtown?
- There are 20 schools serving Reidtown on this page, including Fairy Meadow Public School, Wollongong Flexible School, Towradgi Public School.
- How walkable is Reidtown?
- Reidtown has a Walk Score of 14 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Reidtown?
- Reidtown is close to Fernhill, Towradgi, Tarrawanna, Fairy Meadow, Balgownie.
- What is the population of Reidtown?
- The population of Reidtown is approximately 17,227 (2021 Census). The median age is 41.
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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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