Wollongong City Council
Towradgi
Towradgi at a glance
Walk score
14
Very car dependent
Population
3,241
Median age 42
The brief
What to know about Towradgi.
Towradgi (2518) sits in the Wollongong region of NSW.
Towradgi has roughly 3,241 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. 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.
Towradgi 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 10 government primary, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Towradgi's population at 3,241, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (63% own, 31% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (64% family households, 31% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
3,241
Median age
42
Family households
64%
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)
$350/wk
Owner occupied
63%
Renter occupied
31%
At a deeper level
3,241
Median age: 42
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Safety
Crime and safety.
319
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.
14
20
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Towradgi.
Local schools for Towradgi
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Government School Catchment
Towradgi Public School
Corrimal East Public School
Tarrawanna Public School
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Frequently asked
About Towradgi.
- What is the Towradgi postcode?
- Towradgi is in the 2518 postcode, in NSW, in the Wollongong City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Towradgi?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $340, for units it's $350.
- What schools are in Towradgi?
- There are 20 schools serving Towradgi on this page, including Wollongong Flexible School, Towradgi Public School, Corrimal East Public School.
- How walkable is Towradgi?
- Towradgi has a Walk Score of 14 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 20, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Towradgi?
- Towradgi is close to Reidtown, Fernhill, Tarrawanna, Corrimal East, East Corrimal.
- What is the population of Towradgi?
- Towradgi has approximately 3,241 residents. The median age is 42.
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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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