Illawong
NSW 2234 • Greater Sydney
About Illawong
Illawong is a leafy residential suburb in Sydney's Sutherland Shire, situated 27 kilometres south-west of the Sydney CBD. It sits on a ridge between the Georges River and Mill Creek, offering elevated bushland views within the broader Menai area. The suburb has a population of approximately 7,400 residents, predominantly comprising families and established professionals attracted by its quiet, spacious character.
Illawong Village shopping centre provides everyday conveniences, while the nearby Georges River foreshore and Alfords Point Boatshed offer recreational boating and waterside activities. Bangor and Menai are immediately adjacent, providing access to larger retail precincts and schools. The suburb is well suited to families seeking a green, suburban lifestyle with easy access to both the Sutherland town centre and Hurstville.
Illawong falls under postcode 2234 and is governed by Sutherland Shire Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Miranda electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- 967,969 — Sutherland & Hurstville 20–30 min
- 961 — Menai & Sutherland 15–25 min
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ No direct train station; residents typically drive or bus to Sutherland or Como stations.
Illawong is primarily car-dependent. Local shops are within a short drive but walking to transit requires significant effort.
Supermarkets Nearby
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ColesIllawong Shopping Centre Fowlers Road Illawong 2234 NSW
Schools
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Alfords Point Public School ICSEA 10379543 0185 Brushwood Drive
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85 Billa Road
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Bangor Public School ICSEA 107702 9543 2244 130 Menai Road
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02 8525 5111 Call Us 16a Allies Rd
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Lucas Heights Community School ICSEA 1038132 Old Illawarra Rd
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Illawong Public School ICSEA 10699543 1604 Fowler Rd
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Anzac Road
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00 Address Cnr Anzac Road and Menai Road
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Menai High School ICSEA 104602 9543 7000 40 Gerald Rd
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Menai Public School ICSEA 10369543 4924 4R Hall Drive
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 Illawong by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Illawong Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Illawong" under Suburb
Housing 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 195
- 2. China 176
- 3. Lebanon 166
- 4. New Zealand 87
- 5. Greece 86
- 6. North Macedonia 77
- 7. Vietnam 64
- 8. Egypt 60
- 9. Croatia 59
- 10. Italy 59
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)