Warilla at a glance
Median house
$810,000
+2.5% year on year
Median unit
$699,000
Days on market
42
Average to sell
Walk score
40
Car dependent
Population
6,226
Median age 45
The brief
What to know about Warilla.
The postcode for Warilla is 2528 (NSW).
The median house price in Warilla is $810,000.
Warilla (2528) sits in the Wollongong region of NSW. The median house here is $810,000, below the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +2.5% over the past year, in line with the NSW average (3%).
Warilla has roughly 6,226 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops. Listings here typically sell in 42 days, slower than the NSW average of 32.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Warilla scores 40/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly 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 12 government primary, 3 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Warilla's population at 6,226, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (56% own, 40% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (62% family households, 34% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
6,226
Median age
45
Family households
62%
Lone person
34%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $810,000 on a typical sale, below the NSW median. Units come in around $699,000, roughly 14% below the house median. The 12-month picture is essentially flat performance (+2.5%), so buyers and sellers are negotiating on roughly the same number. Days on market run long (42 days), so well-priced listings still need patience.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $162,000. Prices are below the NSW median, which keeps Warilla on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
For sellers
Days on market are running long here (42 days), so realistic pricing and patient marketing matter.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$810,000
+2.5% over the past year. Median unit price $699,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$350/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$300/wk
Owner occupied
56%
Renter occupied
40%
At a deeper level
$810,000
+2.5% annual growth
$699,000
42
Average days to sell
6,226
Median age: 45
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.25% (median rent $350/wk against a $810,000 price tag). Units yield 2.23% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 40% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20242.25%
Based on $810,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20242.23%
Based on $699,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024+2.5%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202656%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 202442 days
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
5-year trajectory
at +2.5%/yr
2021
$716K
5-year change
+13%
2026
$810K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Safety
Crime and safety.
646
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.
40
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Warilla.
Local schools for Warilla
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Peterborough School
Warilla Public School
Warilla North Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Warilla.
- What is the median house price in Warilla?
- The median house price in Warilla, NSW 2528 is $810,000. The median unit price is $699,000. Annual growth is +2.5%.
- What is the Warilla postcode?
- Warilla is in the 2528 postcode, in NSW, in the Wollongong City Council region.
- Where is Warilla?
- Warilla is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2528, in the Wollongong City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Warilla?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $300.
- What schools are in Warilla?
- There are 20 schools serving Warilla on this page, including Peterborough School, Warilla Public School, Warilla North Public School.
- How walkable is Warilla?
- Warilla has a Walk Score of 40 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Warilla?
- Warilla is close to Lake Illawarra, Barrack Point, Barrack Heights, Mount Warrigal, Shellharbour City Centre.
- What is the population of Warilla?
- The population of Warilla is approximately 6,226 (2021 Census). The median age is 45.
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