Wollongong City Council
Unanderra
Unanderra at a glance
Walk score
6
Very car dependent
Population
5,476
Median age 42
The brief
What to know about Unanderra.
Unanderra (2526) sits in the Wollongong region of NSW.
Unanderra has roughly 5,476 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and 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.
Unanderra scores 6/100 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, 2 Catholic, 5 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Unanderra's population at 5,476, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (53% own, 42% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (65% family households, 32% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
5,476
Median age
42
Family households
65%
Lone person
32%
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)
$370/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$285/wk
Owner occupied
53%
Renter occupied
42%
At a deeper level
5,476
Median age: 42
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Safety
Crime and safety.
747
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.
6
20
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Unanderra.
Local schools for Unanderra
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Government School Catchment
Farmborough Road Public School
Unanderra Public School
Figtree Public School
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Frequently asked
About Unanderra.
- What is the Unanderra postcode?
- Unanderra is in the 2526 postcode, in NSW, in the Wollongong City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Unanderra?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $370, for units it's $285.
- What schools are in Unanderra?
- There are 20 schools serving Unanderra on this page, including St Pius X Catholic Primary School, Farmborough Road Public School, Unanderra Public School.
- How walkable is Unanderra?
- Unanderra has a Walk Score of 6 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 20, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Unanderra?
- Unanderra is close to Unanderra Dc, Cordeaux Heights, Cordeaux, Spring Hill, Farmborough Heights.
- What is the population of Unanderra?
- Unanderra has approximately 5,476 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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