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Huntley (Wollongong - NSW)

NSW 2530 • New South Wales

66
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
13.84 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralGrowth Suburb

About Huntley (Wollongong - NSW)

Huntley is a small suburb located in the City of Wollongong, situated to the west of Dapto in the Illawarra region of New South Wales. With a population of 66 people recorded in the 2021 Census, it is one of the least-populated suburbs in the Wollongong LGA, covering approximately 13.8 square kilometres of semi-rural land. The suburb was formally named by the NSW Geographical Names Board in August 2005, previously known as West Dapto or considered part of Avondale. Its name derives from the historic Huntley colliery, a coal mine within its boundary, which itself was named after Huntly in New Zealand by its original owners Illawarra Coal.

Huntley offers a quiet semi-rural lifestyle on the western fringe of Wollongong, with residents enjoying access to both Wollongong's coastal amenities and the bushland of the Illawarra escarpment. The area is part of the broader West Dapto urban release corridor, which is one of the largest planned urban growth areas in the Illawarra region. Shopping, schools, and healthcare are readily available in Dapto, just a short drive to the east. The suburb suits those seeking space and a quieter pace while staying connected to the Wollongong metropolitan area.

Huntley (Wollongong - NSW) falls under postcode 2530 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Wollongong electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2530
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Whitlam
State Electorate
Wollongong
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-34.50°, 150.74°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
13.84 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Dapto Station
4 km
N/A (car needed)

Commute to Wollongong CBD

Distance
20 km
By Train
~25 min from Dapto Station on South Coast Line
By Car (Peak)
25-35 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
20-25 min

🛣️ Car required to reach Dapto Station; from Wollongong, trains also connect to Sydney Central in ~90 min

Walkability Car-Dependent

Semi-rural suburb with no shops or footpaths; car required for all daily needs; Dapto is the nearest service centre

🛒 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 Huntley (Wollongong - NSW) by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Huntley (Wollongong - NSW) Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Huntley (Wollongong - NSW)" under Suburb

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
66
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
N/A
Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Income Comparison

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

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Huntley in Wollongong? +

Huntley is a small suburb in the City of Wollongong, located to the west of Dapto in the Illawarra region of New South Wales.

What is Huntley suburb named after? +

Huntley is named after the historic Huntley colliery, a coal mine within the suburb. The mine itself was named after Huntly in New Zealand by its original owners, Illawarra Coal.

Is Huntley in the West Dapto release area? +

Yes, Huntley is part of the broader West Dapto urban release corridor, one of the largest planned residential growth areas in the Illawarra region.

What train line is near Huntley? +

The nearest train station is Dapto, approximately 4 kilometres away, on the South Coast Line. Trains from Dapto reach Wollongong in about 10 minutes and Sydney Central in approximately 90 minutes.