Wollongong City Council
Woonona East
Woonona East at a glance
Walk score
14
Very car dependent
Population
14.0k
Median age 42
The brief
What to know about Woonona East.
Woonona East (2517) sits in the Wollongong region of NSW.
Woonona East has roughly 13,959 residents, with a typical family-age mix. 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.
Woonona East scores 14/100 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 11 government primary, 3 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Woonona East's population at 13,959, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
13,959
Median age
42
Family households
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Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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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
13,959
Median age: 42
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Getting around
Walkability.
14
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100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Woonona East.
Local schools for Woonona East
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Government School Catchment
Woonona Public School
Woonona High School
Waniora Public School
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Frequently asked
About Woonona East.
- What is the Woonona East postcode?
- Woonona East is in the 2517 postcode, in NSW, in the Wollongong City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Woonona East?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $400, for units it's $340.
- What schools are in Woonona East?
- There are 20 schools serving Woonona East on this page, including Woonona Public School, Woonona High School, Waniora Public School.
- How walkable is Woonona East?
- Woonona East has a Walk Score of 14 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Woonona East?
- Woonona East is close to Woonona, Bulli, Russell Vale, Bellambi, Thirroul.
- What is the population of Woonona East?
- Woonona East has approximately 13,959 residents. The median age is 42.
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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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