Wollongong City Council
West Wollongong
West Wollongong at a glance
Population
5,223
Median age 35
The brief
What to know about West Wollongong.
West Wollongong (2500) sits in the Wollongong region of NSW.
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
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
We don't yet have a verified suburb-level median for this market. We're working on a data partner; in the meantime, treat the state-level figures as a guide only. How we source data.
Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$400/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$370/wk
Owner occupied
62%
Renter occupied
36%
At a deeper level
5,223
Median age: 35
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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
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Frequently asked
About West Wollongong.
- What is the West Wollongong postcode?
- West Wollongong is in the 2500 postcode, in NSW, 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?
- West Wollongong has approximately 5,223 residents. 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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