West Wollongong at a glance
Median house
$1,159,000
+11.7% year on year
Median unit
$325,440
Population
5,223
Median age 35
The brief
What to know about West Wollongong.
The postcode for West Wollongong is 2500 (NSW).
The median house price in West Wollongong is $1,159,000.
West Wollongong (2500) sits in the Wollongong region of NSW. The median house here is $1,159,000, in line with the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +11.7% over the past year, well clear of the NSW average (3%).
West Wollongong has roughly 5,223 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 11 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put West Wollongong's population at 5,223, with a median age of 35. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (62% own, 36% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (65% family households, 27% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
5,223
Median age
35
Family households
65%
Lone person
27%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,159,000 on a typical sale, in line with the NSW median. Units come in around $325,440, roughly 72% below the house median. The last 12 months delivered strong growth (+11.7%) — well clear of the long-run average for the state.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $232,000. Prices are in line with the NSW median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
For sellers
Twelve-month growth is +11.7%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,159,000
+11.7% over the past year. Median unit price $325,440.
Sales data as of September 2026· sales-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$400/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$370/wk
Owner occupied
62%
Renter occupied
36%
At a deeper level
$1,159,000
+11.7% annual growth
$325,440
5,223
Median age: 35
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.79% (median rent $400/wk against a $1,159,000 price tag). Units yield 5.91% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 36% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs. The 12-month growth of +11.7% adds a capital-growth case on top of the yield.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20261.79%
Based on $1,159,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20265.91%
Based on $325,440 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026+11.7%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202662%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
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 +11.7%/yr
2021
$667K
5-year change
+74%
2026
$1.2M
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Safety
Crime and safety.
249
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 West Wollongong.
Local schools for West Wollongong
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Government School Catchment
Wollongong West Public School
Lindsay Park Public School
Keiraville Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About West Wollongong.
- What is the median house price in West Wollongong?
- The median house price in West Wollongong, NSW 2500 is $1,159,000. The median unit price is $325,440. Annual growth is +11.7%.
- What is the West Wollongong postcode?
- West Wollongong is in the 2500 postcode, in NSW, in the Wollongong City Council region.
- Where is West Wollongong?
- West Wollongong is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2500, in the Wollongong City Council region.
- What is the average rent in West Wollongong?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $400, for units it's $370.
- What schools are in West Wollongong?
- There are 20 schools serving West Wollongong on this page, including Wollongong West Public School, St Therese Catholic Primary School, The Illawarra Grammar School.
- What suburbs are near West Wollongong?
- West Wollongong is close to Wollongong West, Mangerton, Gwynneville, Mount Saint Thomas, Keiraville.
- What is the population of West Wollongong?
- The population of West Wollongong is approximately 5,223 (2021 Census). The median age is 35.
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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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