Median house price
$905k
+11% change
NSW · Wollongong Council
Wongawilli, 2530
Est. population · Jun 2025
1,468
Growth (1 yr)
+4.6%
Growth (5 yr)
+31.8%
Median age
31
Median income
$2,841/wk
Employment rate
76.7%
Median house price · October to December 2025
$905,000
Languages at home
14.8%non-English
Most common: Malayalam, Macedonian, Serbian
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Wongawilli is a practical smaller community in Wollongong Council, with a familiar suburban feel rather than a self-contained town centre. Still within reach of the city while offering more breathing room, it suits those who want balance over bustle. The community skews younger, with family life visible on every street.
Everyday cafés are limited locally, with the wider metro area covering the bigger food and entertainment trips. A car helps for most daily errands, though buses still link the suburb further afield. Property sits in a premium price band and is harder to enter for many buyers.
Light infill development is updating a few streets while the wider area stays largely unchanged.
Against similar metro suburbs, the suburb sits below average overall, mainly because safety, plus parks and green space lag behind, despite relative strength in community and employment, plus growth momentum. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Wongawilli snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$700/wk
Houses $730 · Units $500
Population (ERP)
1,468
+4.6% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
4.3%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#156
among Metro Sydney · Growth area
Safety
30th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
98th
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
10/10
national SEIFA decile
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 34.0/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 4873rd in Australia
- State rank
- 1559th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #156 among Metro Sydney · Growth area suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #783 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 87%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
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 house price (October to December 2025)
- $905,000
- Median price change
- +10.5%
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 and sales tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · January to March 2026; October to December 2025 · Updated · Quarterly releases
Population
Estimated resident population
1,468(June 2025)
+4.6% annual · +31.8% over 5 years · 98th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +4.6%
- 5-year growth
- +31.8%
- Change in 1 year
- +65
- Change in 5 years
- +354
- Growth rank in NSW
- 98th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~1,850), extrapolated at +4.7% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 1,213
- Median age
- 31
- Median household income / week
- $2,841
- Dwelling vacancy
- 4.3%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 16 of 368
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,600
- Employment rate
- 76.7%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 350 / 3 / 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 · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 73
- Against the person
- 20
- Against property
- 28
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 49.7
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 61 residents
- State safety percentile
- 30th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +6.1%
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 · Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated · Rolling 12-month windows
Family & Lifestyle
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- Little Zakschildcare
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated
Public transport
10 public transport stops in this suburb
- Coral Vale Dr After Hayshed Lane
- Hayshed Lane After Smiths Lane
- Smiths Lane After Godson Way
- Smiths Lane Opp Godson Way
- Wongawilli Rd After Shone Av
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 · current · Updated · Nightly GTFS feed
Amenities
12 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
1 restaurants · 1 playgrounds
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Limited walkable amenities nearby
- Decent local green space — 1 parks in suburb, 1 playgrounds nearby
- Reasonable bus and transport access — 10 public transport stops
- Walkability proxy
- 17/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0.82
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 0.82
Food & drink(1)
- CafeRestaurant
Community(2)
- Little ZaksChildcare
- Wongawilli Community HallCommunity centre
Sport & outdoors(2)
- Bankbook ParkPark
- Playground
Transport(5)
5 bus stops
Other(2)
- Dapto Rural Fire BrigadeFire station
- Parking
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
1 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Bankbook ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 4
- Parks (OSM)
- 1
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 — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Figtree Private Hospital (9.8 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 58
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 39.5
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 25° / 17°
- Rainfall
- 321 mm · ~40 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 14°
- Rainfall
- 359 mm · ~45 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 17° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 263 mm · ~33 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 12°
- Rainfall
- 242 mm · ~30 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal.
2026· 11 proposals
July 2026
- Demolition; Shed; Erection of a new structure17 GERRINGULLI WAY WONGAWILLI 2530Additional Information Requested
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah12 MONARCH STREET WONGAWILLI 2530Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool31 CORAL VALE DRIVE WONGAWILLI 2530Under Assessment
June 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure7 WONGAWILLI ROAD WONGAWILLI 2530Determined
April 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool9 THARAWAL DRIVE WONGAWILLI 2530Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool21 GERRINGULLI WAY WONGAWILLI 2530Determined
- SubdivisionTHARAWAL DRIVE WONGAWILLI 2530Determined
March 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool41 THORNBILL STREET WONGAWILLI 2530Determined
February 2026
- Dual occupancy; Erection of a new structure4 KNAPP CRESCENT WONGAWILLI 2530Additional Information Requested
January 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space; Swimming pool; Residential Accommodation5 SPRING HILL LANE WONGAWILLI 2530Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Supporting Development35 Coral Vale Drive WongawilliDetermined
2025· 18 proposals
December 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool4 THORNBILL STREET WONGAWILLI 2530Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure150 SMITHS LANE WONGAWILLI 2530Determined
November 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation49 WONGAWILLI ROAD WONGAWILLI 2530Determined
July 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure36 WOLLINDARRA CIRCUIT WONGAWILLI 2530Determined
June 2025
- Multi-dwelling housing; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure47 WONGAWILLI ROAD WONGAWILLI 2530Additional Information Requested
May 2025
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Exhibition home3 WHISTLER STREET WONGAWILLI 2530Withdrawn
April 2025
- Advertising and signage; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Exhibition home20 RAVEN STREET WONGAWILLI 2530Withdrawn
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure1 THARAWAL DRIVE WONGAWILLI 2530Determined
- Advertising and signage; Residential Accommodation7 STARLING STREET WONGAWILLI 2530Withdrawn
- Advertising and signage; Residential Accommodation3 STARLING STREET WONGAWILLI 2530Withdrawn
- Advertising and signage; Residential Accommodation5 Starling Street Wongawilli 2530Withdrawn
- Advertising and signage; Residential Accommodation14 RAVEN STREET WONGAWILLI 2530Withdrawn
- Advertising and signage; Residential Accommodation12 Raven Street Wongawilli 2530Withdrawn
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Swimming pool9 HAYSHED LANE WONGAWILLI 2530Determined
March 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation42 WONGAWILLI ROAD WONGAWILLI 2530Determined
February 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure16 GARREEAIRA ROAD WONGAWILLI 2530Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure43 THARAWAL DRIVE WONGAWILLI 2530Withdrawn
January 2025
- Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)2 GERRINGULLI WAY WONGAWILLI 2530Determined
2024· 14 proposals
December 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure43 THARAWAL DRIVE WONGAWILLI 2530Withdrawn
October 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure14 KNAPP CRESCENT WONGAWILLI 2530Determined
September 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation120 SMITHS LANE WONGAWILLI 2530Determined
- Shed; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure86 WONGAWILLI ROAD WONGAWILLI 2530Withdrawn
August 2024
- Secondary dwelling; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah61 WONGAWILLI ROAD WONGAWILLI 2530Determined
- Shed; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure50 CORAL VALE DRIVE WONGAWILLI 2530Determined
- Dual occupancy; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached); Residential Accommodation37 THARAWAL DRIVE WONGAWILLI 2530Withdrawn
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool10 GODSON WAY WONGAWILLI 2530Determined
July 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Swimming pool33 DAIRY FARM WAY WONGAWILLI 2530Determined
- Dual occupancy; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached); Residential Accommodation2 GARREEAIRA ROAD WONGAWILLI 2530Withdrawn
June 2024
- Dual occupancy; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached); Residential Accommodation35 WOLLINDARRA CIRCUIT WONGAWILLI 2530Determined
May 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure5 SPRING HILL LANE WONGAWILLI 2530Withdrawn
April 2024
- Shed; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Swimming pool9 CORAL VALE DRIVE WONGAWILLI 2530Determined
- Demolition; Shed; Erection of a new structure9 DAIRY FARM WAY WONGAWILLI 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 · 2026 · Updated · Daily feed (from Oct 2018)
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 · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Whitlam
- Member of Parliament
- Carol BERRY (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 130,093
- Turnout (2025)
- 93.2%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- -2.1 pp toward Coalition
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 43.8%Labor 56.3%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 6.5 km away).
Coalition 38.3%Labor 61.7%
5.4 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: -5.1 pp toward Coalition
Nearest polling places
- HorsleyLabor 61.3% · Coalition 38.7% TPP (2025)3.4 km away
- Horsley SouthLabor 62.3% · Coalition 37.7% TPP (2025)3.6 km away
- DaptoLabor 59.4% · Coalition 40.6% TPP (2025)4.8 km away
- BrownsvilleLabor 57.5% · Coalition 42.5% TPP (2025)5.1 km away
- Dapto EastLabor 66.8% · Coalition 33.2% TPP (2025)5.5 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 10/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
More in Wollongong Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of New South Wales.