Tarrawanna, NSW 2518 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Tarrawanna is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2518, home to 2,184 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Wollongong local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 64 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 2,184
- Median age
- 48 years
- Median household income
- $1,449 /week
- Median personal income
- $674 /week
- Median family income
- $1,982 /week
- Average household size
- 2.4
- 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
- $340 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,167
- Rent share of household income
- 23%
Schools
- Tarrawanna Public School
- Balgownie Public School
- Corrimal Public School
- Fairy Meadow Public School
- Pleasant Heights Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 81 bus stops
- Foothills Rd Opp Caldwell Av
- Foothills Rd After Caldwell Av
- Frost St At Tucker Av
- Frost St Opp Ward Pl
- Meadow St At Harrigan St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 5 restaurants
- 3 pubs and bars
- 40 parks and reserves
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 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), 4.0 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 100.0% of the 1,004 resolvable premises in Tarrawanna. 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 Tarrawanna?
Tarrawanna (NSW 2518) had 2,184 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 48. It sits within the Wollongong local government area.
What is the median rent in Tarrawanna?
The median advertised rent in Tarrawanna is $340/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Tarrawanna?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Tarrawanna covering government sectors. Nearest include: Tarrawanna Public School (1.1 km), Balgownie Public School (1.5 km), Corrimal Public School (2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Tarrawanna?
Tarrawanna 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 Tarrawanna?
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 Tarrawanna?
In Tarrawanna, 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 (4 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Tarrawanna?
81 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Tarrawanna centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 2 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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