Wollongong City Council
Tarrawanna
Tarrawanna at a glance
Population
2,184
Median age 48
The brief
What to know about Tarrawanna.
Tarrawanna (2518) sits in the Wollongong region of NSW.
Tarrawanna has roughly 2,184 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 10 government primary, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Tarrawanna's population at 2,184, with a median age of 48. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (64% own, 29% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (66% family households, 31% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
2,184
Median age
48
Family households
66%
Lone person
31%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$340/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$340/wk
Owner occupied
64%
Renter occupied
29%
At a deeper level
2,184
Median age: 48
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Safety
Crime and safety.
63
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
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Tarrawanna.
Local schools for Tarrawanna
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Tarrawanna Public School
Fairy Meadow Public School
Corrimal Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Tarrawanna.
- What is the Tarrawanna postcode?
- Tarrawanna is in the 2518 postcode, in NSW, in the Wollongong City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Tarrawanna?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $340, for units it's $340.
- What schools are in Tarrawanna?
- There are 20 schools serving Tarrawanna on this page, including Tarrawanna Public School, Wollongong Flexible School, Fairy Meadow Public School.
- What suburbs are near Tarrawanna?
- Tarrawanna is close to Fernhill, Towradgi, Reidtown, Corrimal, Balgownie.
- What is the population of Tarrawanna?
- Tarrawanna has approximately 2,184 residents. The median age is 48.
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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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