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Corrimal

NSW 2518 • Rest of NSW

6,972
Population (2021)
$39,624
Median Income
5.04 km²
Area
$365/wk
Median Rent
Family-FriendlyHistoricAffordable

About Corrimal

Corrimal is an established residential suburb located 7 kilometres north of Wollongong's city centre in the Illawarra region of New South Wales. With a population of approximately 6,972 at the 2021 Census, it sits nestled between the Illawarra Escarpment to the west and the Pacific Highway to the east, at an elevation of around 60 metres. The suburb has a median age of 41 and a strong sense of local identity shaped by its industrial heritage — most notably the Corrimal Coke Works, a State Heritage-listed former industrial site that processed coal mined from the nearby escarpment.

Corrimal offers a well-balanced suburban lifestyle with easy access to Wollongong's beaches, the university precinct, and the CBD via train. The suburb has a mix of established families, retirees and young couples drawn to its relative affordability within the Illawarra, with median weekly rent of $365 and good local amenities including Corrimal shopping centre, cafes and schools. Ancestries are predominantly Anglo-Celtic with a notable Italian community, reflecting migration patterns from the coal mining era. Corrimal station on the South Coast (Illawarra) Line provides frequent train services into Wollongong and beyond.

Corrimal falls under postcode 2518 and is governed by Wollongong Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Keira electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2518
Urban Area
Wollongong
LGA / Council
Wollongong
Federal Electorate
Cunningham
State Electorate
Keira
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-34.37°, 150.89°
Statistical Area
Rest of NSW
Area
5.04 km²
Elevation
60m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Corrimal Station
0.4 km
5 min
Tarrawanna Station
1.2 km
15 min

Bus Services

  • 35, 36, 37 — Wollongong City Centre 15–20 min
  • 30X — Wollongong CBD (express) 12 min

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
80 km
By Train
Approx. 1 hr 30 min to Central Station via T4 Illawarra Line
By Car (Peak)
1 hr 15 min – 1 hr 45 min via M1 Princes Motorway
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr – 1 hr 15 min

🛣️ Corrimal Station is a 5-minute walk from the suburb centre; frequent services to Wollongong (10 min) and Sydney Central (90 min).

Walkability Walkable

Good walkability near the station and Corrimal shopping strip; flat terrain makes cycling easy.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    204 Princes Highway Corrimal 2518 NSW
  • Woolworths
    Lederer Corrimal Shopping Centre, 270 Princes Highway Corrimal 2518 NSW
  • ALDI
    Cnr Russell Street, Underwood Street, Corrimal NSW 2518

🎓 Schools

🏛️ Heritage-Listed Places

There is 1 heritage-listed place in or near Corrimal, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.

Corrimal Coke Works Site
27 Railway Street, Corrimal • SHR #02061

🔍 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 Corrimal by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Corrimal Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Corrimal" under Suburb

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$365
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,167
Avg Household Size
2.3 people
Median Age
41 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
8.3%

163 state housing + 74 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
6,519
Census 2021
6,972
▲ 6.9% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$31,460
Income 2021
$39,624
▲ 26.0% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 5,451
Born Overseas 1,344

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 278
  • 2. Italy 136
  • 3. New Zealand 88
  • 4. Scotland 59
  • 5. India 45
  • 6. North Macedonia 43
  • 7. Thailand 40
  • 8. Philippines 39
  • 9. Netherlands 36
  • 10. China 30

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 2,715
Australian 2,462
Irish 804
Scottish 749
Italian 560
German 269
Australian Aboriginal 245
Dutch 138
Macedonian 116
Greek 112

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

3,777
Both parents born in Australia
1,887
Both parents born overseas
1,089
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
52.4%
No Religion
39.5%
Buddhism
1.4%
Islam
1.0%
Hinduism
0.6%
Sikhism
0.2%
Judaism
0.0%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
362 (5.2%)
5-14 years
810 (11.6%)
15-19 years
360 (5.2%)
20-24 years
398 (5.7%)
25-34 years
956 (13.7%)
35-44 years
863 (12.4%)
45-54 years
834 (12.0%)
55-64 years
916 (13.1%)
65-74 years
752 (10.8%)
75-84 years
462 (6.6%)
85+ years
272 (3.9%)

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What train line serves Corrimal? +

Corrimal Station is on the T4 Illawarra/South Coast Line, with frequent services to Wollongong (around 10 minutes) and Sydney Central (approximately 90 minutes).

What is the median rent in Corrimal? +

According to the 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Corrimal is $365, which is more affordable than many other Wollongong suburbs.

What schools are in Corrimal? +

Corrimal has several schools including Corrimal Public School, Corrimal East Public School, Corrimal High School (government), and St Columbkille's Primary School (Catholic).

What is the Corrimal Coke Works? +

The Corrimal Coke Works at 27 Railway Street is a State Heritage-listed former industrial site where coal mined from the Illawarra Escarpment was processed into coke for steelmaking from the early 1900s until closure.

How far is Corrimal from Wollongong CBD? +

Corrimal is approximately 7 kilometres north of Wollongong's city centre, a 10-minute drive or 10-minute train ride.