Wollongong NSW 2500 — House Prices, Rent & Suburb Profile
Wollongong is a suburb in New South Wales (postcode 2500). The median sale price is $745k (+26% since 2010). The median weekly rent is $660/week, a gross rental yield of about 4.6%. It has a population of about 20,446 (ABS Census 2021).
Median sale price trend
| Year | Median sale price |
|---|---|
| 2021 | $650,000 |
| 2022 | $730,000 |
| 2023 | $708,750 |
| 2024 | $710,000 |
| 2025 | $750,000 |
| 2026 | $745,000 |
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 apartment (82% of recorded sales).
Demographics (ABS Census 2021)
- Population: 20,446
- Median age: 35
- Median weekly household income: $1,549
- Average household size: 2
Socio-economic profile (ABS SEIFA 2021)
- IRSAD (relative advantage/disadvantage): score 1024 · 72th percentile in Australia
- IEO (education & occupation): score 1062 · 86th 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 Wollongong
- Smiths Hill High School · Secondary School
- Wollongong Public School · Primary School
- Illawarra Hospital School · Schools for Specific Purposes
Schools located within the suburb boundary. For catchments and results, see the official My School / NSW sources.
Transport
Nearest station: Wollongong Station (train), about 0.4 km from the suburb centre.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median house price in Wollongong?
The median sale price in Wollongong NSW 2500 is $745,000, up 26% since 2010. Based on NSW Valuer General sales data.
What is the average weekly rent in Wollongong?
The median weekly rent in Wollongong (postcode 2500) is $660 per week. Source: NSW DCJ rental bonds.
What is the rental yield in Wollongong?
The estimated gross rental yield in Wollongong is about 4.6%, based on the median weekly rent relative to the median sale price.
What schools are in Wollongong?
Schools located in Wollongong include Smiths Hill High School, Wollongong Public School, Illawarra Hospital School.
Nearby suburbs
- Coniston 2500
- Gwynneville 2500
- Mangerton 2500
- North Wollongong 2500
- Port Kembla 2505
- West Wollongong 2500
- Keiraville 2500
- Fairy Meadow 2519
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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.