Wollongong City Council

Wombarra

NSW2515

Wombarra at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

944

Median age 44

The brief

What to know about Wombarra.

Wombarra (2515) sits in the Wollongong region of NSW.

Wombarra has roughly 944 residents, with an established, older skew. 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.

Wombarra scores 0/100 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 10 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 1 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Wombarra's population at 944, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (83% own, 15% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (79% family households, 20% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

944

Median age

44

Family households

79%

Lone person

20%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

Verified median pending

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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw

Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$550/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$600/wk

Owner occupied

83%

Renter occupied

15%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

944

Median age: 44

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

21

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

Theft12 (57.1%)
Assault2 (9.5%)
Intimidation, stalking and harassment2 (9.5%)
Other offences1 (4.8%)
Liquor offences1 (4.8%)

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.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

20

Bike Score

40

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Wombarra.

Local schools for Wombarra

View the catchment for each school to find out more.

Government School Catchment

Scarborough Public School

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Coledale Public School

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Austinmer Public School

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Frequently asked

About Wombarra.

What is the Wombarra postcode?
Wombarra is in the 2515 postcode, in NSW, in the Wollongong City Council region.
What is the average rent in Wombarra?
The median weekly rent for houses is $550, for units it's $600.
What schools are in Wombarra?
There are 15 schools serving Wombarra on this page, including Scarborough Public School, Coledale Public School, OneSchool Global NSW - Illawarra.
How walkable is Wombarra?
Wombarra has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 20, bike score 40.
What suburbs are near Wombarra?
Wombarra is close to Scarborough, Coledale, Clifton, Maddens Plains, Coalcliff.
What is the population of Wombarra?
Wombarra has approximately 944 residents. The median age is 44.

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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