Wongawilli, NSW 2530 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Wongawilli is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2530, home to 1,213 residents with a younger demographic. Located in the Wollongong local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 82 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,213
- Median age
- 31 years
- Median household income
- $2,841 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,195 /week
- Median family income
- $2,897 /week
- Average household size
- 3.4
- 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
- $600 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,600
- Rent share of household income
- 21%
Schools
- Dapto Public School
- Dapto High School
- Lakelands Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 4 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 10 bus stops
- Smiths Lane After Godson Way
- Smiths Lane Opp Godson Way
- Hayshed Lane After Smiths Lane
- Coral Vale Dr After Hayshed Lane
- Wongawilli Rd After Shone Av
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 restaurant
- 6 parks and reserves
- 1 playground
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), 21.3 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 95.1% of the 513 resolvable premises in Wongawilli. 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: 95.1%
- Fibre to the Node: 0.2%
- Fixed Wireless: 4.5%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.2%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 1,532 across postcode 2530 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 406 violent offences, 352 theft, 175 property damage.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Wongawilli?
Wongawilli (NSW 2530) had 1,213 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 31. It sits within the Wollongong local government area.
What is the median rent in Wongawilli?
The median advertised rent in Wongawilli is $600/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Wongawilli?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Wongawilli covering government sectors. Nearest include: Dapto Public School (2.8 km), Dapto High School (3.8 km), Lakelands Public School (4.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Wongawilli?
Wongawilli is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (95.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Wongawilli?
Across postcode 2530, 1,532 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (406), theft (352), 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 Wongawilli?
In Wongawilli, 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 (21.3 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Wongawilli?
10 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Wongawilli centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 4 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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