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Lake Heights

NSW 2502 • Rest of NSW

4,105
Population (2021)
$32,396
Median Income
1.63 km²
Area
40m
Elevation
AffordableLakesideMulticulturalGrowth Suburb

About Lake Heights

Lake Heights is a small residential suburb in the City of Wollongong, perched on elevated terrain above the western shore of Lake Illawarra. With a population of around 4,105, it is a compact community covering just 1.6 square kilometres. The suburb's elevated position at around 40 metres provides many homes with scenic views across Lake Illawarra and the Illawarra escarpment.

Lake Heights offers an affordable entry point into the Wollongong property market with a multicultural community and proximity to the lake foreshore for walking, cycling, and fishing. The nearby Warrawong shopping precinct provides everyday services, while Wollongong CBD and its beaches are a short drive away. The suburb is undergoing gradual renewal and appeals to first-home buyers and investors seeking value close to the coast.

Lake Heights falls under postcode 2502 and is governed by Wollongong Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Wollongong electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2502
Urban Area
Wollongong
LGA
Wollongong
Federal Electorate
Cunningham
State Electorate
Wollongong
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-34.48°, 150.87°
Statistical Area
Rest of NSW
Area
1.63 km²
Elevation
40m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Warrawong (bus interchange)
1.5 km
18 min
Port Kembla
4 km
South Coast Line
Unanderra
5 km
South Coast Line

Bus Services

  • 39 — Warrawong / Wollongong 20-25 min
  • 37, 38 — Shellharbour / Dapto via Warrawong 15-30 min

Commute to Wollongong CBD

Distance
10 km
By Bus
20-25 min
By Car (Peak)
15-20 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
12-15 min

🛣️ Bus to Wollongong via Warrawong interchange; train available from Port Kembla station

Walkability Car-Dependent

Hilly terrain limits walkability; Warrawong shops accessible but most trips need a car.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$400
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,950
Avg Household Size
2.6 people
Median Age
36 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
3,845
Census 2021
4,105
▲ 6.8% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$25,376
Income 2021
$32,396
▲ 27.7% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 2,744
Born Overseas 1,203

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
  • 11. Vietnam 25
  • 12. Greece 20
  • 13. Iraq 18
  • 14. Thailand 18
  • 15. Scotland 16

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 1,068
English 911
Italian 387
Macedonian 330
Scottish 234
Irish 228
Australian Aboriginal 175
Lebanese 152
German 131
Maltese 127

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,520
Both parents born in Australia
1,830
Both parents born overseas
597
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
54.8%
No Religion
28.5%
Islam
9.1%
Hinduism
0.9%
Buddhism
0.8%
Sikhism
0.2%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
318 (7.7%)
5-14 years
553 (13.5%)
15-19 years
229 (5.6%)
20-24 years
256 (6.2%)
25-34 years
594 (14.5%)
35-44 years
506 (12.3%)
45-54 years
453 (11.0%)
55-64 years
436 (10.6%)
65-74 years
357 (8.7%)
75-84 years
282 (6.9%)
85+ years
115 (2.8%)

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