Windang, NSW 2528 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Windang is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2528, home to 2,610 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Wollongong local government area and roughly 82 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 2,610
- Median age
- 56 years
- Median household income
- $916 /week
- Median personal income
- $588 /week
- Median family income
- $1,580 /week
- Average household size
- 2.1
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Wollongong
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Illawarra
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Whitlam
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $335 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,950
- Rent share of household income
- 37%
Schools
- Warilla North Public School
- Peterborough School
- Lake Illawarra High School
- Warilla Public School
- Lake Illawarra South Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 42 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 141 bus stops
- King St Opp Grout St
- King St At Grout St
- Warilla Child Care Centre, King St
- Bradman Av Opp Davidson St
- Queen St Before King St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 cafés
- 11 restaurants
- 2 pubs and bars
- 54 parks and reserves
- 5 gyms and fitness centres
- 2 supermarkets
- 45 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), 21.0 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 79.9% of the 1,792 resolvable premises in Windang. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 20.1%
- Fibre to the Node: 79.9%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 1,522 across postcode 2528 in the year to Dec 2025 (up 12% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 409 violent offences, 308 theft, 175 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Windang?
Windang (NSW 2528) had 2,610 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 56. It sits within the Wollongong local government area.
What is the median rent in Windang?
The median advertised rent in Windang is $335/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Windang?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Windang covering government sectors. Nearest include: Warilla North Public School (0.3 km), Peterborough School (0.8 km), Lake Illawarra High School (0.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Windang?
Windang is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (79.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Windang?
Across postcode 2528, 1,522 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (409), theft (308), property damage (175). 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 Windang?
In Windang, 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 (21 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Windang?
141 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Windang centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 42 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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