Austinmer
NSW 2515 • Rest of NSW
About Austinmer
Austinmer is a northern Illawarra coastal suburb in Wollongong, about 15 km north of Wollongong CBD and roughly 70 km south of Sydney. The 2021 Census records a population of 2,725, with a mix of established families, professionals and lifestyle-focused residents. Set between the escarpment and the ocean, the suburb has a compact village feel with strong natural amenity. Its character combines beachside living, heritage housing pockets and easy rail access along the South Coast corridor.
Lifestyle in Austinmer revolves around its patrolled surf beach, ocean pool, cafés and local village strip near the station. Residents and visitors use nearby Thirroul for additional retail and services while benefiting from a strong local community identity. Regular train services support commuting to Wollongong and Sydney, though road travel along Lawrence Hargrave Drive remains common. Austinmer is popular with families, commuters and sea-change buyers seeking a relaxed coastal setting.
Austinmer falls under postcode 2515 and is governed by Wollongong Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Heathcote electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Illawarra local buses — Thirroul and Wollongong 20-45 min
- Coastal route services — Bulli / Woonona / northern suburbs 15-35 min
- School and peak services — Regional education centres 20-50 min
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Daily commuting is often to Wollongong; Sydney commuting is viable by rail for some residents.
Beach, station and local village facilities are accessible on foot for many homes, though larger errands usually require short drives.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Austinmer Public School ICSEA 11324267 1311 90 Lawrence Hargrave Drive
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Coledale Public School ICSEA 11184267 1885 Lawrence Hargrave Drive
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Scarborough Public School ICSEA 10804267 2153 Lawrence Hargrave Drive
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1 Station Street
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Thirroul Public School ICSEA 11192515 Location map We are located at Roxburgh Ave
Heritage-Listed Places
There is 1 heritage-listed place in or near Austinmer, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.
Crime Statistics
NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Austinmer by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Austinmer Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Austinmer" under Suburb
Housing 2021 Census
10 state housing + 0 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 159
- 2. New Zealand 33
- 3. United States 29
- 4. Scotland 26
- 5. South Africa 18
- 6. Germany 17
- 7. Ireland 17
- 8. Netherlands 17
- 9. Italy 11
- 10. Malaysia 9
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)