Cordeaux Heights
NSW 2526 • Rest of NSW
About Cordeaux Heights
Cordeaux Heights is a residential suburb in the City of Wollongong, New South Wales, situated on the eastern foothills of Mount Kembla approximately 10 kilometres west of Wollongong CBD. With a population of around 4,560, the suburb sits at an elevation of 96 metres and covers 3.4 square kilometres. It is a well-established, quiet neighbourhood known for its leafy streets, elevated position, and mountain backdrop.
The suburb offers a peaceful family lifestyle with good local schools, parks, and bushwalking access to nearby Mount Kembla and the Illawarra Escarpment. Residents are within a short drive of Wollongong's beaches, restaurants, and Figtree Grove shopping centre. Cordeaux Heights is popular with families and professionals who value the combination of natural scenery, community feel, and proximity to Wollongong's amenities.
Cordeaux Heights falls under postcode 2526 and is governed by Wollongong Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Keira electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- 35, 36 — Wollongong CBD via Unanderra 20-25 min
Commute to Wollongong CBD
🛣️ Bus services run regularly to schools but less frequently during off-peak. Sydney CBD is ~90 min by train from Unanderra.
Hilly terrain and limited local shops mean most residents rely on cars. Some bus services connect to Wollongong and Unanderra.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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4 Tyalla Place
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Unanderra Public School ICSEA 992Derribong Drive
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Waples Road
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Mount Kembla Public School ICSEA 1050Cordeaux Rd
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Farmborough Road Public School ICSEA 961Farmborough Rd
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2-10 Cummins Street
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 Cordeaux Heights by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Cordeaux Heights Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Cordeaux Heights" under Suburb
Housing 2021 Census
19 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. North Macedonia 161
- 2. England 128
- 3. India 58
- 4. Croatia 39
- 5. New Zealand 38
- 6. China 37
- 7. Italy 33
- 8. Lebanon 21
- 9. Scotland 21
- 10. Canada 20
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)