Windang, NSW 2528
Wollongong City CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 2528
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Median house price
$1,080,000
-6.1% over the past year.
Median of 41 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025
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Windang at a glance
- Median unit
- $291,600
- Weekly rent
- $700
- Houses · units $495
- Population
- 2,610
- Median age 56
Prices: Median of 41 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2528), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Windang
Houses change hands at $1,080,000 on a typical sale, in line with the NSW median (41 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $291,600, roughly 73% below the house median. The 12-month picture shows a softening market (-6.1%), giving buyers more room to negotiate.
For sellers
With 12-month growth at -6.1%, pricing should anchor to the most recent six months of comparables, not last year's peak.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $216,000. Prices are in line with the NSW median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
Rental data as of June 2026· NSW rental bond data (postcode 2528)
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What to know about Windang
Windang (2528) sits in the Wollongong region of NSW. The median house here is $1,080,000, in line with the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved -6.1% over the past year, well behind the NSW average (3%).
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.
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.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1,020 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 12 government primary, 5 government secondary, 2 Catholic.
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Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 2/100
- Transit
- 0/100
- Bike
- 100/100
Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
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.
- Family households
- 56%
- Lone person
- 42%
- Owner occupied
- 75%
- Renter occupied
- 21%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.37% (median rent $700/wk against a $1,080,000 price tag). Units yield 8.83% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (21%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
- Gross yield, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- 3.37%
- On the $1,080,000 median
- Gross yield, unitsSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- 8.83%
- On the $291,600 median
- 12-month change, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- -6.1%
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Crime and safety
70 offences recorded in 2026
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2026
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 1,020 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 26.1°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 8.2°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about Windang
- What is the median house price in Windang?
- The median house price in Windang, NSW 2528 is $1,080,000 (median of 41 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $291,600. Annual growth is -6.1%.
- How much is my house worth in Windang?
- A useful starting point is the Windang median house price of $1,080,000 (units $291,600). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Windang a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Windang is 3.4%: the median weekly house rent is $700 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2528), June 2026) against the median house price of $1,080,000 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). The median house price fell 6.1% over 12 months on the same NSW Valuer General figures. Whether Windang is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- 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 suburb in the Wollongong City Council area, NSW 2528.
- What is the average rent in Windang?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $700, for units it's $495.
- 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. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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