Wongawilli at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
1,213
Median age 31
The brief
What to know about Wongawilli.
The postcode for Wongawilli is 2530 (NSW).
Wongawilli (2530) sits in the Wollongong region of NSW.
Wongawilli has roughly 1,213 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Wongawilli 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 10 government primary, 3 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 5 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Wongawilli's population at 1,213, with a median age of 31. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (88% own, 9% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (93% family households, 7% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,213
Median age
31
Family households
93%
Lone person
7%
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)
$410/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$600/wk
Owner occupied
88%
Renter occupied
9%
At a deeper level
1,213
Median age: 31
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Safety
Crime and safety.
31
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
10
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Wongawilli.
Local schools for Wongawilli
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Government School Catchment
Dapto Public School
Dapto High School
Lakelands Public School
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Frequently asked
About Wongawilli.
- What is the Wongawilli postcode?
- Wongawilli is in the 2530 postcode, in NSW, in the Wollongong City Council region.
- Where is Wongawilli?
- Wongawilli is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2530, in the Wollongong City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Wongawilli?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $410, for units it's $600.
- What schools are in Wongawilli?
- There are 20 schools serving Wongawilli on this page, including Dapto Public School, Dapto High School, St John's Catholic Primary School.
- How walkable is Wongawilli?
- Wongawilli has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 10, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Wongawilli?
- Wongawilli is close to Horsley, Dombarton, Stream Hill, Huntley, Cleveland.
- What is the population of Wongawilli?
- The population of Wongawilli is approximately 1,213 (2021 Census). The median age is 31.
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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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