Lake Heights
NSW 2502 • Rest of NSW
About Lake Heights
Lake Heights is a diverse residential suburb in the Wollongong metropolitan area, situated approximately 7 kilometres south of Wollongong CBD within the City of Wollongong Council. With a population of 4,105 and a median age of 36, the suburb has a mixed demographic profile shaped by significant Macedonian, Italian, and Lebanese communities alongside an established Australian-born majority. The median household income of $1,356 per week sits below the Wollongong average, reflecting a working-class and lower-middle-income character with a mix of renters and long-term homeowners. The suburb takes its name from its proximity to Lake Illawarra to the south.
Lake Heights is served by bus routes connecting to Wollongong CBD and the surrounding lakeside suburbs, while the Illawarra railway line is accessible at nearby Berkeley or Kooragang. Lake Illawarra provides opportunities for fishing, boating, and walking along its foreshore. Local amenities include primary schools, neighbourhood shops, and reserves, while the Berkeley industrial area and Wollongong's commercial centres are close at hand. The suburb has a strong community spirit with notable multicultural ties — particularly among its Macedonian and Italian communities — and offers affordable housing relative to Sydney, attracting young families and first-home buyers.
Lake Heights falls under postcode 2502 and is governed by Wollongong Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Wollongong electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Route 54, 55 — Wollongong CBD (Crown Street) 15-20 min
Commute to Wollongong CBD
🛣️ Primarily accessed by car or bus; Princes Highway connects north to Wollongong and south to Shellharbour
Most errands require a car; local shops and schools are accessible but the suburb lacks a walkable commercial centre
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Cringila Public School ICSEA 9364274 1768 Sheffield St
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Lake Heights Public School ICSEA 9414274 1740 302 Northcliffe Drive
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Primbee Public School ICSEA 9434274 1974 43 Illowra Cres
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95 Flagstaff Road
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Warrawong High School ICSEA 9054274 0707 127 Cowper St
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Warrawong Public School ICSEA 8914274 1399 127 Cowper Street
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 Lake Heights by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Lake Heights Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Lake Heights" under Suburb
Housing 2021 Census
13 state housing + 0 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. North Macedonia 147
- 2. Italy 97
- 3. England 88
- 4. Lebanon 56
- 5. New Zealand 41
- 6. Malta 39
- 7. Germany 35
- 8. Philippines 35
- 9. Croatia 28
- 10. India 27
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)