Scarborough at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
325
Median age 41
The brief
What to know about Scarborough.
The postcode for Scarborough is 2515 (NSW).
Scarborough (2515) sits in the Wollongong region of NSW.
Scarborough has roughly 325 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.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Scarborough 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 11 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Scarborough's population at 325, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (83% own, 19% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (85% family households, 15% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
325
Median age
41
Family households
85%
Lone person
15%
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)
$550/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$575/wk
Owner occupied
83%
Renter occupied
19%
At a deeper level
325
Median age: 41
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Safety
Crime and safety.
11
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
35
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Scarborough.
Local schools for Scarborough
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Scarborough Public School
Coledale Public School
Austinmer Public School
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Frequently asked
About Scarborough.
- What is the Scarborough postcode?
- Scarborough is in the 2515 postcode, in NSW, in the Wollongong City Council region.
- Where is Scarborough?
- Scarborough is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2515, in the Wollongong City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Scarborough?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $550, for units it's $575.
- What schools are in Scarborough?
- There are 17 schools serving Scarborough on this page, including Scarborough Public School, Coledale Public School, OneSchool Global NSW - Illawarra.
- How walkable is Scarborough?
- Scarborough has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 35.
- What suburbs are near Scarborough?
- Scarborough is close to Wombarra, Clifton, Coledale, Coalcliff, Maddens Plains.
- What is the population of Scarborough?
- The population of Scarborough is approximately 325 (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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