Koonawarra
NSW 2530 • Rest of NSW
About Koonawarra
Koonawarra is a residential suburb within the City of Wollongong on the New South Wales Illawarra coast, located approximately 85 kilometres south of Sydney CBD. The suburb has a population of 3,732 with a median age of 36 and a median household income of $1,258 per week, reflecting its working-class residential character. It has a notable Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community making up around 10 percent of the population, and housing consists predominantly of detached family homes.
Koonawarra is well positioned for access to the broader Wollongong urban area, with schools, shops, and community services available in neighbouring suburbs. The scenic Illawarra escarpment provides a striking backdrop, and the suburb is within easy reach of Lake Illawarra and local beaches. Bus services connect residents to Wollongong's town centre and rail network, with Dapto railway station providing access to the Illawarra Line for train services north to Sydney.
Koonawarra falls under postcode 2530 and is governed by Wollongong Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Shellharbour electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Illawarra Bus Routes — Wollongong CBD 15-20 min
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Wollongong CBD approximately 10 min by car; M1 Princes Motorway for Sydney commute
Most errands require a car; limited walkable retail within the suburb itself
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 Koonawarra by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Koonawarra Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Koonawarra" under Suburb
Housing 2021 Census
300 state housing + 6 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 220
- 2. Scotland 40
- 3. New Zealand 30
- 4. Philippines 30
- 5. Chile 18
- 6. Germany 14
- 7. North Macedonia 14
- 8. Netherlands 12
- 9. Italy 10
- 10. Turkey 9
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)