West Wollongong, NSW 2500 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
West Wollongong is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2500, home to 5,223 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Wollongong local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 69 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 5,223
- Median age
- 35 years
- Median household income
- $1,672 /week
- Median personal income
- $759 /week
- Median family income
- $2,140 /week
- Average household size
- 2.5
- 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
- $370 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,123
- Rent share of household income
- 22%
Schools
- Wollongong West Public School
- Lindsay Park Public School
- Keiraville Public School
- Gwynneville Public School
- Figtree Heights Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 52 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 167 bus stops
- Gundarun St Before Abercrombie St
- Gundarun St At Abercrombie St
- Mt Keira Rd After Abercrombie St
- Mt Keira Rd Opp Abercrombie St
- Mount Keira Rd Before Princes Hwy
Lifestyle & amenities
- 11 cafés
- 15 restaurants
- 1 pub or bar
- 87 parks and reserves
- 7 gyms and fitness centres
- 3 supermarkets
- 34 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), 8.3 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 95.4% of the 2,475 resolvable premises in West Wollongong. 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: 95.4%
- Fibre to the Node: 4.6%
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 West Wollongong?
West Wollongong (NSW 2500) had 5,223 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 35. It sits within the Wollongong local government area.
What is the median rent in West Wollongong?
The median advertised rent in West Wollongong is $370/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in West Wollongong?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near West Wollongong covering government sectors. Nearest include: Wollongong West Public School (0.4 km), Lindsay Park Public School (0.9 km), Keiraville Public School (1.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in West Wollongong?
West Wollongong is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (95.4% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is West Wollongong?
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 West Wollongong?
In West Wollongong, 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 (8.3 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in West Wollongong?
167 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the West Wollongong centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 52 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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