West Wollongong NSW 2500 — House Prices, Rent & Suburb Profile
West Wollongong is a suburb in New South Wales (postcode 2500). The median sale price is $1.1M (+184% since 2012). The median weekly rent is $660/week, a gross rental yield of about 3.1%. It has a population of about 5,223 (ABS Census 2021).
Median sale price trend
| Year | Median sale price |
|---|---|
| 2021 | $835,000 |
| 2022 | $840,000 |
| 2023 | $898,000 |
| 2024 | $920,000 |
| 2025 | $1,038,250 |
| 2026 | $1,100,000 |
Source: NSW Valuer General bulk property sales. Medians shown only where there are enough sales.
Median weekly rent by bedrooms
| Bedrooms | Median weekly rent |
|---|---|
| 1-bedroom | $450 |
| 2-bedroom | $625 |
| 3-bedroom | $775 |
| 4+ bed | $950 |
Postcode-level median (all property types). Source: NSW DCJ rental bonds.
Housing mix
Predominantly house (63% of recorded sales, most commonly around 500-700㎡ land).
Demographics (ABS Census 2021)
- Population: 5,223
- Median age: 35
- Median weekly household income: $1,672
- Average household size: 2.5
Socio-economic profile (ABS SEIFA 2021)
- IRSAD (relative advantage/disadvantage): score 1008 · 63th percentile in Australia
- IEO (education & occupation): score 1041 · 79th 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 West Wollongong
- Lindsay Park Public School · Primary School
- Wollongong West Public School · Primary School
Schools located within the suburb boundary. For catchments and results, see the official My School / NSW sources.
Transport
Nearest station: Wollongong Station (train), about 1.9 km from the suburb centre.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median house price in West Wollongong?
The median sale price in West Wollongong NSW 2500 is $1,100,000, up 184% since 2012. Based on NSW Valuer General sales data.
What is the average weekly rent in West Wollongong?
The median weekly rent in West Wollongong (postcode 2500) is $660 per week. Source: NSW DCJ rental bonds.
What is the rental yield in West Wollongong?
The estimated gross rental yield in West Wollongong is about 3.1%, based on the median weekly rent relative to the median sale price.
What schools are in West Wollongong?
Schools located in West Wollongong include Lindsay Park Public School, Wollongong West Public School.
Nearby suburbs
- Figtree 2525
- Gwynneville 2500
- Keiraville 2500
- Mount Keira 2500
- Mangerton 2500
- Wollongong 2500
- Mount Saint Thomas 2500
- Spring Hill 2800
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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.