Russell Vale at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
1,593
Median age 39
The brief
What to know about Russell Vale.
The postcode for Russell Vale is 2517 (NSW).
Russell Vale (2517) sits in the Wollongong region of NSW.
Russell Vale has roughly 1,593 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Side by side
Compare Russell Vale with a nearby suburb.
Median, growth, schools, walkability, all in one view.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Russell Vale scores 0/100 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, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Russell Vale's population at 1,593, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (78% own, 22% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (75% family households, 22% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,593
Median age
39
Family households
75%
Lone person
22%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
We don't yet have a verified suburb-level median for this market. We're working on a data partner; in the meantime, treat the state-level figures as a guide only. How we source data.
Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$400/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$400/wk
Owner occupied
78%
Renter occupied
22%
At a deeper level
1,593
Median age: 39
Free appraisal
What’s your home worth in Russell Vale?
A local agent who actually sells in Russell Vale will give you an honest number, backed by recent comparable sales. Free, no commitment to list.
Free guide · 2026 edition
Thinking of selling in Russell Vale?
The complete guide to selling: what it costs, how agents price your home, and a 12-week plan to settlement. Personalised to Russell Vale, free, in 60 seconds.
Free guide · 2026 edition
Thinking of buying in Russell Vale?
What you can actually spend, the 2026 first home buyer schemes for your state, and how not to overpay. A free buying guide, in about 60 seconds.
Get property alerts for Russell Vale
Be the first to know when new listings hit the market.
Safety
Crime and safety.
90
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.
0
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Russell Vale.
Local schools for Russell Vale
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Russell Vale Public School
Corrimal Public School
Woonona East Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Russell Vale.
- What is the Russell Vale postcode?
- Russell Vale is in the 2517 postcode, in NSW, in the Wollongong City Council region.
- Where is Russell Vale?
- Russell Vale is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2517, in the Wollongong City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Russell Vale?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $400, for units it's $400.
- What schools are in Russell Vale?
- There are 20 schools serving Russell Vale on this page, including Russell Vale Public School, Aspect South Coast School, Corrimal Public School.
- How walkable is Russell Vale?
- Russell Vale has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Russell Vale?
- Russell Vale is close to Corrimal, Bellambi, Woonona, Woonona East, East Corrimal.
- What is the population of Russell Vale?
- The population of Russell Vale is approximately 1,593 (2021 Census). The median age is 39.
For Sale
Russell Vale
Buying
Selling
Surrounding Suburbs
Side by side
Compare Russell Vale vs a nearby suburb
See median prices, growth, schools, walkability and risk side by side in one view.
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 →
Always dated
Every figure on this page carries its source and as-of date in a tooltip. If a figure looks off to you, tell us and we’ll fix it within a week.
No login
No paywall, no sign-up, no download form. The suburb data is the product. We earn from partner brokers and agents on the rare occasion you ask for one.
Thinking about selling in Russell Vale?
The complete selling guide, personalised to Russell Vale: what it really costs, how agents price homes here, and a 12-week plan to settlement. Free PDF, 60 seconds.
Get the free selling guide