Coniston
NSW 2500 • Rest of NSW
About Coniston
Coniston is a small residential suburb located just 2 kilometres south of the Wollongong CBD in New South Wales, within the City of Wollongong. With a population of around 2,270, it sits between the escarpment hills and the coast, bordered by Mangerton, Mount Saint Thomas, and Port Kembla. The suburb has a working-class heritage tied to the nearby Port Kembla Steelworks and has evolved into an affordable inner-city residential area. Its name derives from HMS Coniston, a British naval vessel that visited the Illawarra in the early 1800s.
Coniston offers an affordable lifestyle within walking distance of Wollongong's city centre, beaches, and entertainment precinct. The suburb features Greenhouse Park, a rehabilitated industrial site with a lookout over the city and Port Kembla. Local amenities include the Coniston Hotel, a bakery, medical centre, and specialty stores along Bridge Street. The suburb's successful football club is a community focal point. Young professionals and families are drawn to its proximity to the CBD, affordable housing, and easy access to both beach and mountain recreation.
Coniston falls under postcode 2500 and is governed by Wollongong Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Wollongong electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- 34 — Wollongong CBD via Bridge Street 8 mins
- 39 — Port Kembla via Springhill Road 15 mins
Commute to Wollongong CBD
🛣️ Also 89 km from Sydney CBD; train to Sydney takes approximately 90 mins via South Coast Line
Close to Wollongong CBD with local shops, train station, and parks all within easy walking distance
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Coniston Public School ICSEA 9904229 1117 CONISTON PUBLIC SCHOOL 123 AUBURN STREET
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Gwynneville Public School ICSEA 10654229 5728 10 Acacia St
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2 Vickery Street
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Keiraville Public School ICSEA 11034229 4117 286 Gipps Road
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Mount Keira Public School ICSEA 10724229 1446 255 Mount Keira Rd
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112 Mount Keira Rd
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Lindsay Park Public School ICSEA 10684229 2487 Thames St
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Mount St Thomas Public School ICSEA 10704229 2192 Taronga Ave
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Para Meadows School ICSEA 9454229 1922 56 Porter St
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Smiths Hill High School ICSEA 11864229 4266 35-37 Gipps St
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15 Harbour Street
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Western Avenue
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Wollongong Public School ICSEA 1084Church St
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Wollongong West Public School ICSEA 991Crown St West
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1 Princes Highway
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 Coniston by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Coniston Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Coniston" under Suburb
Housing 2021 Census
33 state housing + 5 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. North Macedonia 153
- 2. England 54
- 3. Croatia 44
- 4. Vietnam 27
- 5. China 26
- 6. New Zealand 26
- 7. Greece 24
- 8. Thailand 22
- 9. Italy 20
- 10. Turkey 19
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)