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East Corrimal

NSW 2518 • Rest of NSW

3,432
Population (2021)
$43,680
Median Income
1.40 km²
Area
$361/wk
Median Rent
CoastalFamily-FriendlyCommuterBeach AccessTransport Links

About East Corrimal

East Corrimal is a coastal suburb in the northern Wollongong area, located approximately 77 kilometres south of Sydney and 6 kilometres north of Wollongong CBD. With a population of around 3,432, this quiet residential area sits between the Illawarra Escarpment and the Pacific Ocean, offering residents proximity to both beaches and bushland.

The suburb benefits from excellent access to Corrimal's shopping precinct and the nearby beach. Corrimal Station on the South Coast Line provides convenient rail connections to Wollongong and Sydney. The area attracts families and commuters who appreciate the coastal lifestyle combined with good transport links. Local amenities include schools, parks, and the popular Corrimal Beach.

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

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2518
Urban Area
Wollongong
LGA / Council
Wollongong
Federal Electorate
Cunningham
State Electorate
Wollongong
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-34.38°, 150.91°
Statistical Area
Rest of NSW
Area
1.40 km²
Elevation
10m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Corrimal Station
0.8 km
10 min
Fairy Meadow Station
1.5 km
18 min

Bus Services

  • Various local routes — Wollongong 15-20 min
  • Various local routes — Corrimal shops 5 min

Commute to Wollongong

Distance
6 km
By Train
10-12 min
By Bus
15-20 min
By Car (Peak)
10-15 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
8-10 min

🛣️ To Sydney CBD: ~90 min by train. Good rail connectivity on South Coast Line with regular services.

Walkability Somewhat Walkable

Close to Corrimal shopping strip and beach; station nearby

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🔍 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 East Corrimal by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View East Corrimal Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

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

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$361
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,167
Avg Household Size
2.3 people
Median Age
39 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
6.5%

69 state housing + 24 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
3,405
Census 2021
3,432
▲ 0.8% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$34,112
Income 2021
$43,680
▲ 28.0% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 2,718
Born Overseas 562

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 124
  • 2. New Zealand 38
  • 3. Philippines 29
  • 4. Italy 25
  • 5. Netherlands 24
  • 6. United States 20
  • 7. South Africa 19
  • 8. Canada 17
  • 9. India 17
  • 10. North Macedonia 17

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,356
Australian 1,301
Irish 368
Scottish 354
Italian 198
German 176
Australian Aboriginal 108
Dutch 92
Greek 63
Filipino 50

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,961
Both parents born in Australia
801
Both parents born overseas
505
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
47.3%
No Religion
43.2%
Islam
1.2%
Buddhism
1.0%
Hinduism
0.6%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
207 (6.0%)
5-14 years
402 (11.7%)
15-19 years
170 (5.0%)
20-24 years
231 (6.7%)
25-34 years
463 (13.5%)
35-44 years
471 (13.7%)
45-54 years
451 (13.1%)
55-64 years
459 (13.4%)
65-74 years
341 (9.9%)
75-84 years
154 (4.5%)
85+ years
78 (2.3%)

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