Wollongong City Council
Woonona
Woonona at a glance
Walk score
14
Very car dependent
Population
12.4k
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Woonona.
Woonona (2517) sits in the Wollongong region of NSW.
Woonona has roughly 12,374 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. 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 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's population at 12,374, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (73% own, 25% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (71% family households, 27% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
12,374
Median age
43
Family households
71%
Lone person
27%
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)
$400/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$395/wk
Owner occupied
73%
Renter occupied
25%
At a deeper level
12,374
Median age: 43
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Safety
Crime and safety.
612
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.
14
0
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.
Local schools for Woonona
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Government School Catchment
Woonona Public School
Woonona High School
Waniora Public School
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Frequently asked
About Woonona.
- What is the Woonona postcode?
- Woonona is in the 2517 postcode, in NSW, in the Wollongong City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Woonona?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $400, for units it's $395.
- What schools are in Woonona?
- There are 20 schools serving Woonona on this page, including Woonona Public School, Woonona High School, Waniora Public School.
- How walkable is Woonona?
- Woonona has a Walk Score of 14 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Woonona?
- Woonona is close to Woonona East, Bulli, Russell Vale, Bellambi, Thirroul.
- What is the population of Woonona?
- Woonona has approximately 12,374 residents. The median age is 43.
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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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