Mount Kembla, NSW 2526 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Mount Kembla is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2526, home to 1,083 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
- 1,083
- Median age
- 42 years
- Median household income
- $2,824 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,002 /week
- Median family income
- $3,008 /week
- Average household size
- 3.0
- 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
- $440 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,600
- Rent share of household income
- 16%
Schools
- Mount Kembla Public School
- Unanderra Public School
- Nareena Hills Public School
- Figtree Heights Public School
- Figtree High School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 13 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 31 bus stops
- Cordeaux Rd Before Bradley Av
- Cordeaux Rd Opp Stones Rd
- Cordeaux Rd After Stones Rd
- Cordeaux Rd Opp Bradley Av
- Mt Kembla Rural Fire Brigade, Cordeaux Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 pub or bar
- 2 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 57.3% of the 382 resolvable premises in Mount Kembla. 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: 57.3%
- Fibre to the Node: 41.9%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.8%
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 Mount Kembla?
Mount Kembla (NSW 2526) had 1,083 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 42. It sits within the Wollongong local government area.
What is the median rent in Mount Kembla?
The median advertised rent in Mount Kembla is $440/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Mount Kembla?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Mount Kembla covering government sectors. Nearest include: Mount Kembla Public School (0.5 km), Unanderra Public School (2.1 km), Nareena Hills Public School (2.4 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Mount Kembla?
Mount Kembla is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (57.3% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Mount Kembla?
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 Mount Kembla?
In Mount Kembla, 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 Mount Kembla?
31 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Mount Kembla centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 13 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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