Cordeaux Heights, NSW 2526 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Cordeaux Heights is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2526, home to 4,460 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Wollongong local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 69 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 4,460
- Median age
- 41 years
- Median household income
- $2,634 /week
- Median personal income
- $896 /week
- Median family income
- $2,731 /week
- Average household size
- 3.1
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Wollongong
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Illawarra
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Whitlam
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $495 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,167
- Rent share of household income
- 19%
Schools
- Unanderra Public School
- Mount Kembla Public School
- Farmborough Road Public School
- Figtree Public School
- Figtree High School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 25 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 90 bus stops
- Derribong Dr Before Odenpa Rd
- Derribong Dr After Odenpa Rd
- Derribong Dr After Patanga Pl
- Derribong Dr Opp Patanga Pl
- Poplar Av Before Staff Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 3 pubs and bars
- 18 parks and reserves
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
- 2 supermarkets
- 17 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (25.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (17.2°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1149 mm
- Reference station: Wollongong (University), 14.1 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 52.1% of the 1,554 resolvable premises in Cordeaux Heights. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 52.1%
- Fibre to the Node: 47.9%
- Fixed Wireless: 0.1%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 837 across postcode 2526 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 6% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 249 theft, 164 violent offences, 107 vehicle theft.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cordeaux Heights?
Cordeaux Heights (NSW 2526) had 4,460 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 41. It sits within the Wollongong local government area.
What is the median rent in Cordeaux Heights?
The median advertised rent in Cordeaux Heights is $495/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Cordeaux Heights?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Cordeaux Heights covering government sectors. Nearest include: Unanderra Public School (0.7 km), Mount Kembla Public School (1.6 km), Farmborough Road Public School (1.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Cordeaux Heights?
Cordeaux Heights is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (52.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Cordeaux Heights?
Across postcode 2526, 837 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (249), violent (164), vehicle theft (107). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Cordeaux Heights?
In Cordeaux Heights, mean daily temperatures range from 14.8°C to 21.5°C and annual rainfall is 1,149 mm measured at the Wollongong (University) weather station (14.1 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Cordeaux Heights?
90 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Cordeaux Heights centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 25 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
Additional sources for this profile: