Wollongong Dc at a glance
Walk score
16
Very car dependent
Population
43.5k
Median age 34
The brief
What to know about Wollongong Dc.
The postcode for Wollongong Dc is 2500 (NSW).
Wollongong Dc (2500) sits in the Wollongong region of NSW.
Wollongong Dc has roughly 43,472 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Wollongong Dc scores 16/100 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 9 government primary, 3 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Wollongong Dc's population at 43,472, with a median age of 34. That sits as a young-family demographic.
Population
43,472
Median age
34
Family households
–
Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$400/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$340/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
43,472
Median age: 34
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Getting around
Walkability.
16
20
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Wollongong Dc.
Local schools for Wollongong Dc
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Government School Catchment
Coniston Public School
Illawarra Hospital School
Mount St Thomas Public School
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Frequently asked
About Wollongong Dc.
- What is the Wollongong Dc postcode?
- Wollongong Dc is in the 2500 postcode, in NSW, in the Wollongong City Council region.
- Where is Wollongong Dc?
- Wollongong Dc is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2500, in the Wollongong City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Wollongong Dc?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $400, for units it's $340.
- What schools are in Wollongong Dc?
- There are 20 schools serving Wollongong Dc on this page, including Coniston Public School, Novo Education Space, Illawarra Hospital School.
- How walkable is Wollongong Dc?
- Wollongong Dc has a Walk Score of 16 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 20, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Wollongong Dc?
- Wollongong Dc is close to Coniston, Wollongong, Mangerton, Mount Saint Thomas, Wollongong West.
- What is the population of Wollongong Dc?
- The population of Wollongong Dc is approximately 43,472 (2021 Census). The median age is 34.
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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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