East Corrimal, NSW 2518 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
East Corrimal is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2518, home to 3,432 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Wollongong local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 63 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 3,432
- Median age
- 39 years
- Median household income
- $1,518 /week
- Median personal income
- $840 /week
- Median family income
- $2,179 /week
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Wollongong
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Illawarra
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Cunningham
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $361 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,167
- Rent share of household income
- 24%
Schools
- Corrimal High School
- Corrimal East Public School
- Bellambi Public School
- Corrimal Public School
- Towradgi Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 train stops, 25 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 4 train stops, 93 bus stops
- Carroll Rd Before Murray Rd
- Carroll Rd After Murray Rd
- Corrimal High School, Murray Rd
- Carroll Rd Before Dobbie Av
- Corrimal Station, Platform 2
Lifestyle & amenities
- 8 cafés
- 10 restaurants
- 6 pubs and bars
- 60 parks and reserves
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 4 supermarkets
- 32 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), 1.8 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 100.0% of the 1,831 resolvable premises in East Corrimal. 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: 100.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 1,201 across postcode 2518 in the year to Dec 2025 (up 16% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 298 theft, 283 violent offences, 140 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of East Corrimal?
East Corrimal (NSW 2518) had 3,432 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 39. It sits within the Wollongong local government area.
What is the median rent in East Corrimal?
The median advertised rent in East Corrimal is $361/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in East Corrimal?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near East Corrimal covering government sectors. Nearest include: Corrimal High School (0.4 km), Corrimal East Public School (0.5 km), Bellambi Public School (0.7 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in East Corrimal?
East Corrimal is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is East Corrimal?
Across postcode 2518, 1,201 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (298), violent (283), property damage (140). 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 East Corrimal?
In East Corrimal, 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 (1.8 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in East Corrimal?
97 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the East Corrimal centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 25 bus stops, 2 train 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.
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