Illawong NSW 2234 — House Prices, Rent & Suburb Profile
Illawong is a suburb in New South Wales (postcode 2234). The median sale price is $2M (+155% since 2012). The median weekly rent is $950/week, a gross rental yield of about 2.5%. It has a population of about 7,427 (ABS Census 2021).
Median sale price trend
| Year | Median sale price |
|---|---|
| 2021 | $1,549,000 |
| 2022 | $1,575,000 |
| 2023 | $1,454,250 |
| 2024 | $1,685,000 |
| 2025 | $1,850,000 |
| 2026 | $1,995,000 |
Source: NSW Valuer General bulk property sales. Medians shown only where there are enough sales.
Median weekly rent by bedrooms
| Bedrooms | Median weekly rent |
|---|---|
| 3-bedroom | $625 |
| 4+ bed | $770 |
Postcode-level median (all property types). Source: NSW DCJ rental bonds.
Housing mix
Predominantly house (82% of recorded sales, most commonly around 700+㎡ land).
Demographics (ABS Census 2021)
- Population: 7,427
- Median age: 44
- Median weekly household income: $2,778
- Average household size: 3.1
Socio-economic profile (ABS SEIFA 2021)
- IRSAD (relative advantage/disadvantage): score 1108 · 96th percentile in Australia
- IEO (education & occupation): score 1069 · 88th percentile
Higher score = relatively more advantaged. This is a socio-economic index, not a measure of school or teaching quality. Source: ABS SEIFA 2021 (CC BY).
Schools in Illawong
- Menai High School · Secondary School
- Tharawal Public School · Primary School
- Illawong Public School · Primary School
Schools located within the suburb boundary. For catchments and results, see the official My School / NSW sources.
Transport
Nearest station: Como Station (train), about 2.7 km from the suburb centre.
Land value
Median land value: $995,000 (2025 base year). This is land value, not market sale price. Source: NSW Valuer General (CC BY).
Frequently asked questions
What is the median house price in Illawong?
The median sale price in Illawong NSW 2234 is $1,995,000, up 155% since 2012. Based on NSW Valuer General sales data.
What is the average weekly rent in Illawong?
The median weekly rent in Illawong (postcode 2234) is $950 per week. Source: NSW DCJ rental bonds.
What is the rental yield in Illawong?
The estimated gross rental yield in Illawong is about 2.5%, based on the median weekly rent relative to the median sale price.
What schools are in Illawong?
Schools located in Illawong include Menai High School, Tharawal Public School, Illawong Public School.
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Data: NSW Valuer General (sales & land value), NSW DCJ (rents), ABS Census & SEIFA 2021, TfNSW (transport). Figures are medians and estimates for general information only, not valuations or advice.