Wollongong Overview
Wollongong is a significant regional city, home to approximately 323,963 residents across 113 suburbs in New South Wales. The metro area represents a well-resourced market underpinned by above-average earnings, with a median household income of $100,809 per year (ABS 2021 Census). The city features significant coastal lifestyle appeal, offering varied opportunities for residential property investors.
City Investment Score
54
/ 100
Moderate
Above-average incomes in Wollongong underpin both owner-occupier and investor demand.
Key Statistics
Avg Household Income
$100,809/yr
Avg Distance to CBD
82 km
Investment Strategy
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Buy & Hold
A hold strategy in Wollongong is viable, particularly in suburbs with improving infrastructure.
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Rental Yield
Wollongong's rental market benefits from strong tenant demand driven by population and employment.
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Renovation / Flip
Renovation potential in Wollongong exists but margins may be tighter in a smaller market.
Top Investment Suburbs in Wollongong
Ranked by EquitySight Investment Score · Based on income, location, transport, amenity, and rental indicators
Helensburgh 2508
74 Good
Pop. 6,576 coastal
Shell Cove 2529
72 Good
Pop. 7,591 coastal
Thirroul 2515
70 Good
Pop. 6,348 coastal
Horsley 2530
68 Good
Pop. 9,437 coastal
Flinders 2529
67 Good
Pop. 7,118 coastal
Cordeaux Heights 2526
67 Good
Pop. 4,460 coastal
Stanwell Tops 2508
67 Good
Pop. 517 coastal
Bulli 2516
66 Good
Pop. 6,798 coastal
Farmborough Heights 2526
66 Good
Pop. 4,179 coastal
Calderwood 2527
65 Good
Pop. 3,013 coastal
Figtree 2525
64 Good
Pop. 12,335 coastal
Stanwell Park 2508
64 Good
Pop. 1,532 coastal
Risk Factors
Wollongong's premium market means larger mortgage commitments and greater interest rate sensitivity.
Coastal areas in Wollongong may experience seasonal rental fluctuations and higher insurance premiums.
RBA rate decisions will directly affect borrowing costs and buyer sentiment across Wollongong.
Broader regulatory or economic shifts could moderate Wollongong's investment appeal.
2026 Outlook
Growth: Moderate
Rental Demand: Moderate
Investor Sentiment: Moderate
Property values in Wollongong should track steadily in 2026, with selective suburbs outperforming. The rental market across Wollongong should see steady occupancy through 2026. Wollongong offers balanced appeal for investors willing to look beyond headline metrics and identify suburb-level value.
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All 113 Suburbs in Wollongong
Wollongong 2500
Pop. 20,446 69 km to CBD $80,548/yr
coastal
Albion Park 2527
Pop. 13,826 89 km to CBD $100,776/yr
coastal
Woonona 2517
Pop. 12,374 60 km to CBD $94,432/yr
coastal
Figtree 2525
Pop. 12,335 71 km to CBD $106,184/yr
coastal
Dapto 2530
Pop. 10,954 80 km to CBD $76,700/yr
coastal
Horsley 2530
Pop. 9,437 80 km to CBD $112,528/yr
coastal
Kiama 2533
Pop. 7,904 96 km to CBD $81,744/yr
coastal
Berkeley 2506
Pop. 7,798 76 km to CBD $63,284/yr
coastal
Shell Cove 2529
Pop. 7,591 87 km to CBD $127,504/yr
coastal
Fairy Meadow 2519
Pop. 7,512 65 km to CBD $73,164/yr
coastal
Flinders 2529
Pop. 7,118 86 km to CBD $109,356/yr
coastal
Corrimal 2518
Pop. 6,972 63 km to CBD $78,416/yr
coastal
Albion Park Rail 2527
Pop. 6,920 86 km to CBD $73,372/yr
coastal
Oak Flats 2529
Pop. 6,840 85 km to CBD $77,376/yr
coastal
Bulli 2516
Pop. 6,798 59 km to CBD $121,212/yr
coastal
Helensburgh 2508
Pop. 6,576 41 km to CBD $129,480/yr
coastal
Thirroul 2515
Pop. 6,348 57 km to CBD $118,612/yr
coastal
Warilla 2528
Pop. 6,226 83 km to CBD $51,324/yr
coastal
Barrack Heights 2528
Pop. 6,003 84 km to CBD $69,680/yr
coastal
Balgownie 2519
Pop. 5,722 65 km to CBD $99,424/yr
coastal
Kanahooka 2530
Pop. 5,698 78 km to CBD $72,748/yr
coastal
Unanderra 2526
Pop. 5,476 74 km to CBD $62,972/yr
coastal
West Wollongong 2500
Pop. 5,223 69 km to CBD $86,944/yr
coastal
Port Kembla 2505
Pop. 5,088 73 km to CBD $68,016/yr
coastal
Kiama Downs 2533
Pop. 5,087 92 km to CBD $109,356/yr
coastal
Mount Warrigal 2528
Pop. 4,880 83 km to CBD $70,980/yr
coastal
Warrawong 2502
Pop. 4,659 75 km to CBD $47,216/yr
coastal
Cordeaux Heights 2526
Pop. 4,460 73 km to CBD $136,968/yr
coastal
Farmborough Heights 2526
Pop. 4,179 75 km to CBD $116,168/yr
coastal
Gerringong 2534
Pop. 4,165 103 km to CBD $98,748/yr
coastal
Lake Heights 2502
Pop. 4,105 75 km to CBD $70,512/yr
coastal
Bellambi 2518
Pop. 4,039 62 km to CBD $61,516/yr
coastal
Keiraville 2500
Pop. 4,001 68 km to CBD $90,428/yr
coastal
Koonawarra 2530
Pop. 3,732 80 km to CBD $65,416/yr
coastal
Shellharbour 2529
Pop. 3,520 85 km to CBD $82,992/yr
coastal
East Corrimal 2518
Pop. 3,432 63 km to CBD $78,936/yr
coastal
Blackbutt 2529
Pop. 3,291 85 km to CBD $83,408/yr
coastal
Lake Illawarra 2528
Pop. 3,288 81 km to CBD $55,588/yr
coastal
Shoalhaven Heads 2535
Pop. 3,248 117 km to CBD $55,432/yr
regional
Towradgi 2518
Pop. 3,241 64 km to CBD $81,744/yr
coastal
Gwynneville 2500
Pop. 3,139 68 km to CBD $72,488/yr
coastal
Berry 2535
Pop. 3,098 112 km to CBD $77,740/yr
regional
Calderwood 2527
Pop. 3,013 88 km to CBD $126,412/yr
coastal
Mangerton 2500
Pop. 2,862 70 km to CBD $111,644/yr
coastal
Austinmer 2515
Pop. 2,725 55 km to CBD $134,472/yr
coastal
Windang 2528
Pop. 2,610 79 km to CBD $47,632/yr
coastal
North Wollongong 2500
Pop. 2,299 66 km to CBD $80,548/yr
coastal
Coniston 2500
Pop. 2,267 70 km to CBD $79,820/yr
coastal
Tarrawanna 2518
Pop. 2,184 64 km to CBD $75,348/yr
coastal
Cringila 2502
Pop. 2,156 74 km to CBD $58,084/yr
coastal
Jamberoo 2533
Pop. 1,910 97 km to CBD $110,812/yr
coastal
Tullimbar 2527
Pop. 1,840 90 km to CBD $115,284/yr
coastal
Avondale 2530
Pop. 1,695 84 km to CBD $79,248/yr
coastal
Mount Keira 2500
Pop. 1,691 68 km to CBD $128,752/yr
coastal
Primbee 2502
Pop. 1,623 77 km to CBD $69,732/yr
coastal
Mount Ousley 2519
Pop. 1,611 66 km to CBD $119,236/yr
coastal
Russell Vale 2517
Pop. 1,593 61 km to CBD $89,180/yr
coastal
Stanwell Park 2508
Pop. 1,532 45 km to CBD $145,496/yr
coastal
Kembla Grange 2526
Pop. 1,452 77 km to CBD $133,848/yr
coastal
Mount Saint Thomas 2500
Pop. 1,449 71 km to CBD $95,420/yr
coastal
Mount Pleasant 2519
Pop. 1,397 66 km to CBD $148,824/yr
coastal
Coledale 2515
Pop. 1,372 53 km to CBD $134,472/yr
coastal
Haywards Bay 2530
Pop. 1,280 84 km to CBD $120,016/yr
coastal
Wongawilli 2530
Pop. 1,213 79 km to CBD $147,732/yr
coastal
Yellow Rock 2527
Pop. 1,119 57 km to CBD $137,020/yr
coastal
Mount Kembla 2526
Pop. 1,083 72 km to CBD $146,848/yr
coastal
Fernhill 2519
Pop. 987 64 km to CBD $57,564/yr
coastal
Wombarra 2515
Pop. 944 51 km to CBD $148,720/yr
coastal
Kiama Heights 2533
Pop. 878 99 km to CBD $91,416/yr
coastal
Willow Vale 2534
Pop. 826 104 km to CBD $95,316/yr
coastal
Minnamurra 2533
Pop. 804 90 km to CBD $82,004/yr
coastal
Barrack Point 2528
Pop. 725 83 km to CBD $95,472/yr
coastal
Gerroa 2534
Pop. 571 107 km to CBD $99,788/yr
coastal
Spring Hill 2500
Pop. 526 198 km to CBD $102,492/yr
coastal
Brownsville 2530
Pop. 524 77 km to CBD $60,320/yr
coastal
Stanwell Tops 2508
Pop. 517 45 km to CBD $138,476/yr
coastal
Werri Beach 2534
Pop. 510 102 km to CBD $100,932/yr
coastal
Shellharbour City Centre 2529
Pop. 457 85 km to CBD $49,348/yr
coastal
Otford 2508
Pop. 396 42 km to CBD $143,000/yr
coastal
Jaspers Brush 2535
Pop. 362 115 km to CBD $98,280/yr
regional
Scarborough 2515
Pop. 325 50 km to CBD $133,692/yr
coastal
Coolangatta 2535
Pop. 324 118 km to CBD $107,016/yr
regional
Dunmore 2529
Pop. 318 91 km to CBD $115,128/yr
coastal
Curramore 2533
Pop. 220 93 km to CBD $113,256/yr
coastal
Coalcliff 2508
Pop. 212 47 km to CBD $171,548/yr
coastal
Far Meadow 2535
Pop. 209 116 km to CBD $100,360/yr
regional
Broughton Vale 2535
Pop. 180 107 km to CBD $111,436/yr
regional
Marshall Mount 2530
Pop. 177 87 km to CBD $113,100/yr
coastal
Bombo 2533
Pop. 175 93 km to CBD $134,888/yr
coastal
Foxground 2534
Pop. 164 103 km to CBD $112,632/yr
coastal
Huntley 2530
Pop. 161 201 km to CBD $126,724/yr
coastal
Tongarra 2527
Pop. 141 92 km to CBD $158,132/yr
coastal
Jerrara 2533
Pop. 132 97 km to CBD $150,748/yr
coastal
Dombarton 2530
Pop. 130 77 km to CBD $108,888/yr
coastal
Yallah 2530
Pop. 122 83 km to CBD $126,724/yr
coastal
Bellawongarah 2535
Pop. 116 113 km to CBD $113,724/yr
regional
Croom 2527
Pop. 112 89 km to CBD $89,336/yr
coastal
Toolijooa 2534
Pop. 103 107 km to CBD $117,000/yr
coastal
Broughton Village 2534
Pop. 95 106 km to CBD $100,724/yr
coastal
Darkes Forest 2508
Pop. 95 47 km to CBD $136,448/yr
coastal
Woodhill 2535
Pop. 94 107 km to CBD $97,500/yr
regional
Back Forest 2535
Pop. 91 118 km to CBD $71,448/yr
regional
Kembla Heights 2526
Pop. 88 73 km to CBD $65,780/yr
coastal
Rose Valley 2534
Pop. 87 101 km to CBD $111,800/yr
coastal
Broughton 2535
Pop. 85 108 km to CBD $132,600/yr
regional
Saddleback Mountain 2533
Pop. 67 99 km to CBD $99,632/yr
coastal
Brogers Creek 2535
Pop. 49 104 km to CBD $136,500/yr
regional
Clifton 2515
Pop. 35 49 km to CBD $134,316/yr
coastal
Bundewallah 2535
Pop. 34 110 km to CBD $160,316/yr
regional
Berry Mountain 2535
Pop. 29 112 km to CBD $117,000/yr
regional
Cleveland 2530
Pop. 22 81 km to CBD $46,800/yr
coastal
Lilyvale 2508
Pop. 11 38 km to CBD $42,848/yr
coastal
Maddens Plains 2508
Pop. 8 50 km to CBD $142,948/yr
coastal
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