Windang at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
2,610
Median age 56
The brief
What to know about Windang.
The postcode for Windang is 2528 (NSW).
Windang (2528) sits in the Wollongong region of NSW.
Windang has roughly 2,610 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Windang scores 2/100 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 12 government primary, 5 government secondary, 2 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Windang's population at 2,610, with a median age of 56. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (75% own, 21% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (42%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
2,610
Median age
56
Family households
56%
Lone person
42%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$350/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$335/wk
Owner occupied
75%
Renter occupied
21%
At a deeper level
2,610
Median age: 56
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Safety
Crime and safety.
162
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.
2
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Windang.
Local schools for Windang
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Government School Catchment
Windang Public School
Lake Illawarra South Public School
Lake Illawarra High School
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Frequently asked
About Windang.
- What is the Windang postcode?
- Windang is in the 2528 postcode, in NSW, in the Wollongong City Council region.
- Where is Windang?
- Windang is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2528, in the Wollongong City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Windang?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $335.
- What schools are in Windang?
- There are 20 schools serving Windang on this page, including Windang Public School, Lake Illawarra South Public School, Lake Illawarra High School.
- How walkable is Windang?
- Windang has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Windang?
- Windang is close to Lake Illawarra, Primbee, Warilla, Mount Warrigal, Barrack Point.
- What is the population of Windang?
- The population of Windang is approximately 2,610 (2021 Census). The median age is 56.
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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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