Avondale
NSW 2530 • Rest of NSW
About Avondale
Avondale is a small village in the Wollongong local government area, situated just west of Lake Illawarra in the Illawarra region of New South Wales. With a population of around 1,700, the suburb covers a generous 18 square kilometres of semi-rural land at an elevation of 50 metres. Over 80% of residents were born in Australia, giving the area a distinctly local character with strong ties to the broader Dapto and Wollongong communities.
Life in Avondale centres on a quiet, semi-rural lifestyle with easy access to the amenities of nearby Dapto and Wollongong. The suburb is popular with families seeking larger blocks and a country feel while remaining within commuting distance of employment centres. Lake Illawarra to the east provides recreational opportunities, and the Illawarra Escarpment offers stunning bushwalking nearby. Avondale suits those who prefer space and tranquillity over urban convenience.
Avondale falls under postcode 2530 and is governed by Wollongong Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Shellharbour electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- 34 — Dapto to Shellharbour 15-25 min
Commute to Sydney
🛣️ Train from Dapto station on the South Coast Line to Central Sydney
Rural area with no footpaths or local shops; car essential for all errands
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Dapto High School ICSEA 968Cleveland Rd
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Hayes Park Public School ICSEA 972Kanahooka Rd
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Koonawarra Public School ICSEA 838Byamee St
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Lakelands Public School ICSEA 952Lakelands Drive
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Mount Brown Public School ICSEA 975Mount Brown Rd
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36 Werowi Street
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Dapto Public School ICSEA 1006Sierra Drive
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Kanahooka High School ICSEA 912Thirroul & Roberts Sts
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 Avondale by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Avondale Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Avondale" under Suburb
Housing 2021 Census
75 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 91
- 2. Italy 17
- 3. Scotland 15
- 4. New Zealand 14
- 5. Philippines 14
- 6. North Macedonia 10
- 7. Greece 5
- 8. Germany 4
- 9. United States 4
- 10. Brazil 3
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)