Gwynneville, NSW 2500 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Gwynneville is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2500, home to 3,139 residents with a younger demographic. Located in the Wollongong local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 69 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 3,139
- Median age
- 29 years
- Median household income
- $1,394 /week
- Median personal income
- $602 /week
- Median family income
- $1,889 /week
- Average household size
- 2.6
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- Local government area
- Wollongong
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Illawarra
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Cunningham
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $350 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,250
- Rent share of household income
- 25%
Schools
- Gwynneville Public School
- Para Meadows School
- Keiraville Public School
- Illawarra Hospital School
- Keira High School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 51 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 5 train stops, 173 bus stops
- Gipps Rd Opp Wiseman Park
- Wiseman Park, Gipps Rd
- St Brigid's Primary School, Gipps Rd
- St Brigid's Primary School, Vickery St
- North Wollongong Station, Platform 1
Lifestyle & amenities
- 36 cafés
- 104 restaurants
- 16 pubs and bars
- 100 parks and reserves
- 15 gyms and fitness centres
- 3 libraries
- 8 supermarkets
- 39 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), 7.8 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 75.2% of the 1,426 resolvable premises in Gwynneville. 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: 75.2%
- Fibre to the Node: 24.8%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 4,500 across postcode 2500 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 1,390 theft, 885 violent offences, 670 drug offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gwynneville?
Gwynneville (NSW 2500) had 3,139 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 29. It sits within the Wollongong local government area.
What is the median rent in Gwynneville?
The median advertised rent in Gwynneville is $350/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Gwynneville?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Gwynneville covering government sectors. Nearest include: Gwynneville Public School (0.4 km), Para Meadows School (0.7 km), Keiraville Public School (0.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Gwynneville?
Gwynneville is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (75.2% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Gwynneville?
Across postcode 2500, 4,500 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (1,390), violent (885), drug offences (670). 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 Gwynneville?
In Gwynneville, 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 (7.8 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Gwynneville?
178 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Gwynneville centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 51 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.
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