Living in
Wollongong, NSW

Wollongong Statistics

Location Details

Region

South Coast
Population

280,153
Nearest Capital

85km
Nearest Airport

Shellharbour airport 21km
Median House Price

$1,060,000
October Temp °C
22 / 13

Located 80km south of Sydney, Wollongong is an easy-going lifestyle location home to approximately 280,000 people. Originally built on industry, Wollongong is now a thriving cultural and employment hub, with all the excitement and convenience of a bustling city but without the stress. From beaches to breweries, shopping precincts to stunning surf spots, a world-class university and relaxed rural landscapes, residents find it all just moments away from the heart of Wollongong.

Wollongong
Community

Living in regional Australia gives you access to a wealth of community services, such as hospitals, libraries, bars and eateries.

Data source: Department of Health Commonwealth declared hospitals [2021], Australia Post. Google [2021]

Amenities within 50km of Wollongong

Hospital

Doctors & Allied Health

50+

Library

Post Office

Bars & Eateries

50+

Groceries & Convenience

Internet availability

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Wollongong
Housing

Explore property and rental prices in the different parts of regional Australia to help you to identify where your next home could be.

Comparison to median State house price

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Property in Wollongong

Based on LGA data

Median House Price

$1,060,000

Rental House Median Price Per Month

$2,480

Attached Dwelling Median Price

$685,000

Data source: ABS, [2019, 2020], LGA updated [2021], Corelogic [2025]

Property for Sale in Wollongong

Wollongong

Jobs

Regional Australia is home to thousands of rewarding and diverse jobs. Take a look at the jobs that are currently available in towns and regions that match your wants and needs.

Median Salary Per Year

$39,208

Median Personal Income Per Week

$754

Median Family Income Per Week

$2,151

Data source: ABS [2016, 2017, 2020]

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Wollongong, New South Wales Full-time

Posted: Sep 26
Closes: Oct 26

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Wollongong, New South Wales Full-time

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Casual General Labourer Show Support

Wollongong, New South Wales Full-time

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Tenant Participation Officer NSW Department of Communities and Justice

Wollongong, New South Wales Full-time

Posted: Sep 25
Closes: Oct 25

Fabricator South Coast Pipe Welders

Wollongong, New South Wales Other

Posted: Sep 25
Closes: Oct 25

Enrolled Nurses Wanted - Wollongong Hospital - PT/FT & Temp Roles Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District

Wollongong, New South Wales Other

Posted: Sep 25
Closes: Oct 25

Allied Health Clinician Level 3 - Transdisciplinary Physiotherapist - Quick Access Response Team - Wollongong Hospital Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District

Wollongong, New South Wales Other

Posted: Sep 25
Closes: Oct 25

Registered Nurses - Medical Stream - Wollongong Hospital Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District

Wollongong, New South Wales Other

Posted: Sep 25
Closes: Oct 25

Registered Nurse - Surgical Stream - Wollongong Hospital Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District

Wollongong, New South Wales Other

Posted: Sep 25
Closes: Oct 25

Senior Structural Engineer Building Talent Recruitment

Wollongong, New South Wales Other

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Wollongong
Education

Time to tick some boxes. Discover what different regions across Australia offer in terms of education and find the places that match your needs.

Number of Institutions

Data sources:

Australian Children's Education & Care Quality Authority, Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, Wikipedia, 4icu.

Schools And Universities in Wollongong

Education within 25KM of Wollongong

21 Primary Schools
Wollongong Public School
St Brigid's Catholic Primary School
Gwynneville Public School
Coniston Public School
Aspect South Coast School, North Wollongong
Wollongong West Public School
St Therese Catholic Primary School
Keiraville Public School
Mount St Thomas Public School
Mount Ousley Public School
Lindsay Park Public School
Good Samaritan Catholic Primary School
Figtree Heights Public School
Pleasant Heights Public School
Mount Keira Public School
Fairy Meadow Public School
Figtree Public School
Towradgi Public School
Nareena Hills Public School
Balgownie Public School
Tarrawanna Public School

8 High Schools
Smiths Hill High School
Novo Education Space
St Mary Star of the Sea College
Keira High School
Wollongong High School of the Performing Arts
Edmund Rice College
Figtree High School
Wollongong Flexible Learning Centre