NSW · Wollongong Council
Cordeaux Heights, NSW, 2526
Desirability index
35.3/100
How this score is calculated#477 among Metro Sydney suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Cordeaux Heights is a smaller suburban community in the Wollongong area, home to around 4,460 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 1,067 offences in Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 with falling year-on-year trends (-6%), roughly 239.2 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $750 (flats $460, houses $760), 3 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many public transport stops, a solid spread of nearby amenities and everyday services, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb.
Population
- Population
- 4,460
- Median age
- 41
- Median household income / week
- $2,634
- Dwelling vacancy
- 2.2%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 32 of 1,474
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,167
- Employment rate
- 64.6%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 61 / 31 / 0
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $460
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $760
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $750
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 82
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 1,067
- Against the person
- 218
- Against property
- 453
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 239.2
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 20 residents
- State safety percentile
- 17.3th (lower crime is better)
- Year-on-year change
- -6%
Most common offence types
- Fraud78
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment71
- Malicious Damage To Property66
- Steal From Motor Vehicle71
- Transport Regulatory Offences121
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 3
- Median school ICSEA (3 schools)
- 992
- Craig Davis CollegeSpecial
- Illawarra Christian SchoolCombined
- Unanderra Public SchoolPrimary
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
76 public transport stops in this suburb
- Coachwood Dr After Waples Rd
- Coachwood Dr Before Tamarind Dr
- Staff Rd At Balmaringa Cl
- Staff Rd Maynes Pde
- Staff Rd Opp Coral Cres
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
146 planning-related records
2026· 9 proposals
June 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure24-26 TAMARIND DRIVE CORDEAUX HEIGHTS 2526Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Awnings, blinds and canopies; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah48 TAMARIND DRIVE CORDEAUX HEIGHTS 2526Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Carport94 ODENPA ROAD CORDEAUX HEIGHTS 2526Determined
April 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Supporting Development3 BALMARINGA CLOSE CORDEAUX HEIGHTS 2526Determined
March 2026
- Dual occupancy; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached); Residential Accommodation9 PALTARRA PLACE CORDEAUX HEIGHTS 2526Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure47 MUNGURRA HILL ROAD CORDEAUX HEIGHTS 2526Determined
February 2026
- Demolition47 MUNGURRA HILL ROAD CORDEAUX HEIGHTS 2526Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support62 TAMARIND DRIVE CORDEAUX HEIGHTS 2526Determined
- Demolition; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation12 ODENPA ROAD CORDEAUX HEIGHTS 2526Determined
2025· 20 proposals
November 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support14 KOOMBALA GROVE CORDEAUX HEIGHTS 2526Determined
October 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure24-26 TAMARIND DRIVE CORDEAUX HEIGHTS 2526Determined
September 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support3 BLUEBERRY PLACE CORDEAUX HEIGHTS 2526Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool20 MARRIL CIRCUIT CORDEAUX HEIGHTS 2526Withdrawn
- Subdivision4 SOUTHSPUR CORDEAUX HEIGHTS 2526Determined
August 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure13 HIGHFIELDS CORDEAUX HEIGHTS 2526Withdrawn
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure17 KALLARA LINK CORDEAUX HEIGHTS 2526Determined
- Demolition; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; School; Infrastructure1 Tyalla Place, Cordeaux Heights, NSW 2526Determined
July 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support2 PLUMWOOD CRESCENT CORDEAUX HEIGHTS 2526Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Dual occupancy (attached)11A NORTHSPUR CORDEAUX HEIGHTS 2526Determined
- Advertising and signage; Erection of a new structure; Early Education and Care Facility; Centre-based child care76 STAFF ROAD CORDEAUX HEIGHTS 2526Additional Information Requested
June 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation141-143 DERRIBONG DRIVE CORDEAUX HEIGHTS 2526Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation80 DERRIBONG DRIVE CORDEAUX HEIGHTS 2526Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure23 RIDGECREST CORDEAUX HEIGHTS 2526Determined
May 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support170-172 DERRIBONG DRIVE CORDEAUX HEIGHTS 2526Determined
April 2025
- Demolition; Multi-dwelling housing; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure118 DERRIBONG DRIVE CORDEAUX HEIGHTS 2526Under Assessment
March 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Access ramp; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah11 HIGHFIELDS CORDEAUX HEIGHTS 2526Determined
- Subdivision4 SOUTHSPUR CORDEAUX HEIGHTS 2526Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure13 HIGHFIELDS CORDEAUX HEIGHTS 2526Determined
February 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation80 COACHWOOD DRIVE CORDEAUX HEIGHTS 2526Determined
2024· 20 proposals
December 2024
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support7 PATANGA PLACE CORDEAUX HEIGHTS 2526Determined
November 2024
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure8 BALMARINGA CLOSE CORDEAUX HEIGHTS 2526Determined
September 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Information and education facility4 TYALLA PLACE CORDEAUX HEIGHTS 2526Determined
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Information and education facility4 TYALLA PLACE CORDEAUX HEIGHTS 2526Determined
August 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation6 COORUNG CLOSE CORDEAUX HEIGHTS 2526Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation68 MUNGURRA HILL ROAD CORDEAUX HEIGHTS 2526Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation47 Mungarra Hill Road, Cordeaux HeightsDetermined
July 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation23 DERRIBONG DRIVE CORDEAUX HEIGHTS 2526Determined
June 2024
- Health consulting room; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia30 KOORANGA CRESCENT CORDEAUX HEIGHTS 2526Withdrawn
May 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Awnings, blinds and canopies; Supporting Development9 NORTHSPUR CORDEAUX HEIGHTS 2526Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support2 PLUMWOOD CRESCENT CORDEAUX HEIGHTS 2526Determined
2023· 24 proposals
24 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2022· 34 proposals
34 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 25 proposals
25 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2020· 14 proposals
14 proposals lodged in 2020. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020; 2020–2026; 2021… · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
33 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Booreea Bvd at Natan PlBus stop
- Booreea Bvd before Sheringa GrBus stop
- Booreea Bvd opp Natan PlBus stop
- Booreea Bvd opp Sheringa GrBus stop
- Central Rd at Alukea RdBus stop
- Coachwood Dr after Rickard RdBus stop
- Coachwood Dr after Waples RdBus stop
- Coachwood Dr before Tamarind DrBus stop
- Coachwood Dr before Waples RdBus stop
- Derribong Dr after Odenpa RdBus stop
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
1 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Sheargold ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 10/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 7
- Parks (OSM)
- 1
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 35.3/100
- Cohort rank
- #477 among Metro Sydney suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Coachwood Dr After Waples Rdtransport
- Coachwood Dr Before Tamarind Drtransport
- Staff Rd At Balmaringa Cltransport
- Staff Rd Maynes Pdetransport
- Staff Rd Opp Coral Crestransport
- Sheargold Parkgovernmentpark
- Advertising and signage; Erection of a new structure; Early Education and Care Facility; Centre-based child careplanning76 STAFF ROAD CORDEAUX HEIGHTS 2526Lodged 14 Jul 2025 · Additional Information Requested
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Access ramp; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandahplanning11 HIGHFIELDS CORDEAUX HEIGHTS 2526Lodged 28 Mar 2025 · Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Dual occupancy (attached)planning11A NORTHSPUR CORDEAUX HEIGHTS 2526Lodged 15 Jul 2025 · Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural supportplanning14 KOOMBALA GROVE CORDEAUX HEIGHTS 2526Lodged 11 Nov 2025 · Determined
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Updated on site
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
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