Stream Hill at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
16.7k
Median age 39
The brief
What to know about Stream Hill.
The postcode for Stream Hill is 2526 (NSW).
Stream Hill (2526) sits in the Wollongong region of NSW.
Stream Hill has roughly 16,736 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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What it’s like to live here.
Stream Hill 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, 3 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Stream Hill's population at 16,736, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
16,736
Median age
39
Family households
–
Lone person
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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)
$370/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$315/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
16,736
Median age: 39
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Stream Hill.
Local schools for Stream Hill
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Government School Catchment
Dapto Public School
Dapto High School
Kanahooka High School
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Frequently asked
About Stream Hill.
- What is the Stream Hill postcode?
- Stream Hill is in the 2526 postcode, in NSW, in the Wollongong City Council region.
- Where is Stream Hill?
- Stream Hill is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2526, in the Wollongong City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Stream Hill?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $370, for units it's $315.
- What schools are in Stream Hill?
- There are 20 schools serving Stream Hill on this page, including Dapto Public School, St John's Catholic Primary School, Dapto High School.
- How walkable is Stream Hill?
- Stream Hill has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Stream Hill?
- Stream Hill is close to Kembla Grange, Dombarton, Dapto, Horsley, Wongawilli.
- What is the population of Stream Hill?
- The population of Stream Hill is approximately 16,736 (2021 Census). The median age is 39.
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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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