Horsley
NSW 2530 • Rest of NSW
About Horsley
Horsley is a growing residential suburb in the Wollongong region of New South Wales, situated approximately 75 kilometres south of Sydney's CBD and around 10 kilometres west of Wollongong city centre. Part of the broader Wollongong urban area at an elevation of 26 metres, the suburb has a population of around 9,400 and has developed rapidly since the 1990s as part of the Illawarra region's residential expansion. The area is characterised by modern housing estates, family homes on generous blocks, and a relaxed suburban atmosphere.
Horsley offers a quiet, family-oriented lifestyle with access to local schools, parks and the Horsley Drive shopping precinct. Its location provides easy access to Wollongong's employment, beaches and entertainment via the Princes Motorway, while the Illawarra train line at nearby Dapto station connects residents to Sydney and the broader South Coast. The suburb's relatively affordable housing compared to Sydney continues to attract young families and professionals seeking space and lifestyle within commuting distance of both Wollongong and the capital.
Horsley falls under postcode 2530 and is governed by Wollongong Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Shellharbour electorate.
Location
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 Horsley by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Horsley Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Horsley" under Suburb
Housing 2021 Census
16 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. England 389
- 2. India 114
- 3. New Zealand 98
- 4. North Macedonia 91
- 5. Philippines 85
- 6. China 75
- 7. Italy 68
- 8. Scotland 67
- 9. Germany 30
- 10. Sri Lanka 30
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)