NSW · Wollongong Council
Marshall Mount, 2530
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- Residential
- Amenities
- Open space
- Suburban
Suburb profile
Marshall Mount sits up in the Wollongong hills, a smaller community where elevation and tree cover define the mood. A strong local centre anchors daily routines, while the surrounding region adds variety for weekends away. Fresh country air and elevated outlooks are part of the appeal up here among the hills.
Families and commuters make up much of the community, with a strong presence of young families throughout. Transport options are solid enough for daily errands and regular trips further afield. Housing carries a premium, but residents tend to feel the lifestyle justifies the commitment.
Steady development is bringing new homes and gradual renewal to parts of the suburb.
Population
- Population
- 177
- Median age
- 40
- Median household income / week
- $2,175
- Dwelling vacancy
- 8.8%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 5 of 57
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,167
- Employment rate
- 66.9%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 3 / 0 / 0
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
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)
- $500
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $730
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $700
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 156
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
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)
- 10
- Against the person
- 3
- Against property
- 4
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 56.5
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 59 residents
- State safety percentile
- 33.6th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +11.4%
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order123
- Domestic Violence Related Assault129
- Fraud127
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment174
- Malicious Damage To Property153
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
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
Public transport
8 public transport stops in this suburb
- 224 North Marshall Mount Rd
- 36 Morth Marshall Mount Rd
- Marshal Mount Rd At Yallah Rd
- Marshall Mount Rd Opp Yallah Rd
- Marshall Mount Rd Opp Yallah Rd
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
26 planning-related records
2026· 4 proposals
June 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space258 NORTH MARSHALL MOUNT ROAD MARSHALL MOUNT 2530Under Assessment
- Subdivision200 MARSHALL MOUNT ROAD MARSHALL MOUNT 2530Under Assessment
May 2026
- Subdivision200 MARSHALL MOUNT ROAD MARSHALL MOUNT 2530Under Assessment
March 2026
- Demolition428 MARSHALL MOUNT ROAD MARSHALL MOUNT 2530Determined
2025· 2 proposals
October 2025
- Subdivision439 MARSHALL MOUNT ROAD MARSHALL MOUNT 2530Additional Information Requested
July 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structureLOT 320 NO.63 BORDER AVENUE, CALDERWOOD NSW 2527Determined
2024· 4 proposals
September 2024
- Subdivision503 MARSHALL MOUNT ROAD MARSHALL MOUNT 2530Withdrawn
May 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure124 North Marshall Mount Road Marshall MountUnder Assessment
February 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation503 MARSHALL MOUNT ROAD MARSHALL MOUNT 2530Determined
January 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure229 NORTH MARSHALL MOUNT ROAD MARSHALL MOUNT 2530Determined
2023· 5 proposals
September 2023
- Earthworks / change in levels; Other259 NORTH MARSHALL MOUNT ROAD MARSHALL MOUNT 2530Determined
July 2023
- Telecommunications and communication facilities522 Marshall Mount RoadDetermined
June 2023
- Subdivision of land; Recreational Uses200 MARSHALL MOUNT ROAD MARSHALL MOUNT 2530Determined
May 2023
- Dwelling; Demolition522 MARSHALL MOUNT ROAD MARSHALL MOUNT 2530Determined
April 2023
- Subdivision of land27 NORTH MARSHALL MOUNT ROAD MARSHALL MOUNT 2530Determined
2022· 4 proposals
December 2022
- Earthworks / change in levels; Other259 NORTH MARSHALL MOUNT ROAD MARSHALL MOUNT 2530Determined
November 2022
- Subdivision of land330 MARSHALL MOUNT ROAD MARSHALL MOUNT 2530Withdrawn
October 2022
- Other761 CALDERWOOD ROAD MARSHALL MOUNT 2530Determined
March 2022
- Shed428 MARSHALL MOUNT ROAD MARSHALL MOUNT 2530Determined
2021· 6 proposals
September 2021
- Subdivision of land200 MARSHALL MOUNT ROAD MARSHALL MOUNT 2530Determined
- Subdivision of land169 NORTH MARSHALL MOUNT ROAD MARSHALL MOUNT 2530Determined
June 2021
- Demolition; ShedLot 43 Calderwood Road, Mount MarshallDetermined
- Dwelling262 NORTH MARSHALL MOUNT ROAD MARSHALL MOUNT 2530Determined
- Farm buildingsCALDERWOOD ROAD MARSHALL MOUNT 2530Determined
February 2021
- Dwelling262 NORTH MARSHALL MOUNT ROAD MARSHALL MOUNT 2530Determined
2020· 1 proposal
December 2020
- Dwelling; Secondary dwelling; Demolition259 NORTH MARSHALL MOUNT ROAD MARSHALL MOUNT 2530Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 8/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 8/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
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.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 4
- Parks (OSM)
- 0
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Recent changes
- Breach Apprehended Violence Ordercrime123
- Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime129
- Fraudcrime127
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassmentcrime174
- Malicious Damage To Propertycrime153
- 224 North Marshall Mount Rdtransport
- 36 Morth Marshall Mount Rdtransport
- Marshal Mount Rd At Yallah Rdtransport
- Marshall Mount Rd Opp Yallah Rdtransport
- Marshall Mount Rd Opp Yallah Rdtransport
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
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