Woonona, NSW 2517
Wollongong City CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 2517
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Median house price
$1,460,000
+2.3% over the past year.
Median of 143 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025
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Woonona at a glance
- Median unit
- $343,440
- Weekly rent
- $890
- Houses · units $573
- Population
- 12.4k
- Median age 43
Prices: Median of 143 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2517), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Woonona
Houses change hands at $1,460,000 on a typical sale, above the NSW median (143 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $343,440, roughly 76% below the house median. The 12-month picture is essentially flat performance (+2.3%), so buyers and sellers are negotiating on roughly the same number.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $292,000. Prices sit above the NSW median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Rental data as of June 2026· NSW rental bond data (postcode 2517)
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What to know about Woonona
Woonona (2517) sits in the Wollongong region of NSW. The median house here is $1,460,000, above the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +2.3% over the past year, in line with the NSW average (3%).
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.
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.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 1,066 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 11 government primary, 3 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 2 independent.
Schools in Woonona
Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 14/100
- Transit
- 0/100
- Bike
- 100/100
Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
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.
- Family households
- 71%
- Lone person
- 27%
- Owner occupied
- 73%
- Renter occupied
- 25%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.17% (median rent $890/wk against a $1,460,000 price tag). Units yield 8.68% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (25%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
- Gross yield, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- 3.17%
- On the $1,460,000 median
- Gross yield, unitsSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- 8.68%
- On the $343,440 median
- 12-month change, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- +2.3%
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Crime and safety
267 offences recorded in 2026
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2026
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 1,066 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 26.2°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 7.5°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about Woonona
- What is the median house price in Woonona?
- The median house price in Woonona, NSW 2517 is $1,460,000 (median of 143 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $343,440. Annual growth is +2.3%.
- How much is my house worth in Woonona?
- A useful starting point is the Woonona median house price of $1,460,000 (units $343,440). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Woonona a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Woonona is 3.2%: the median weekly house rent is $890 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2517), June 2026) against the median house price of $1,460,000 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). The median house price rose 2.3% over 12 months on the same NSW Valuer General figures. Whether Woonona is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- What is the Woonona postcode?
- Woonona is in the 2517 postcode, in NSW, in the Wollongong City Council region.
- Where is Woonona?
- Woonona is a suburb in the Wollongong City Council area, NSW 2517.
- What is the average rent in Woonona?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $890, for units it's $573.
- 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?
- The population of Woonona is approximately 12,374 (2021 Census). The median age is 43.
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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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