Mangerton
NSW 2500 • Rest of NSW
About Mangerton
Mangerton is a small residential suburb in the City of Wollongong, located approximately 3 kilometres south-west of the Wollongong CBD and 82 kilometres south of Sydney. With a population of around 2,900, it is a quiet, established suburb with an average age of 40-59 and 68% owner-occupancy. The suburb occupies elevated land on the Illawarra escarpment foothills with many homes enjoying leafy outlooks.
Mangerton is primarily a residential area with local amenities including Mangerton Park and proximity to Wollongong Botanic Garden and the Figtree shopping precinct. The suburb features well-maintained post-war homes alongside modern renovations and attracts families and professionals who work in the Wollongong CBD or commute to Sydney. Its elevated position provides some homes with views toward the coast.
Mangerton falls under postcode 2500 and is governed by Wollongong Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Wollongong electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- 34 — Wollongong CBD via Coniston 10 min
- 37 — Figtree / Unanderra 10 min
Commute to Wollongong CBD
🛣️ Sydney CBD commute is approx 90 min by train from Coniston/Wollongong station
Some shops and services reachable on foot via Coniston, but hilly terrain and limited local retail make a car useful for most errands.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Coniston Public School ICSEA 9904229 1117 CONISTON PUBLIC SCHOOL 123 AUBURN STREET
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Gwynneville Public School ICSEA 10654229 5728 10 Acacia St
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2 Vickery Street
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Keiraville Public School ICSEA 11034229 4117 286 Gipps Road
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Mount Keira Public School ICSEA 10724229 1446 255 Mount Keira Rd
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112 Mount Keira Rd
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Lindsay Park Public School ICSEA 10684229 2487 Thames St
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Mount St Thomas Public School ICSEA 10704229 2192 Taronga Ave
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Para Meadows School ICSEA 9454229 1922 56 Porter St
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Smiths Hill High School ICSEA 11864229 4266 35-37 Gipps St
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15 Harbour Street
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Western Avenue
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Wollongong Public School ICSEA 1084Church St
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Wollongong West Public School ICSEA 991Crown St West
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1 Princes Highway
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 Mangerton by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Mangerton Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Mangerton" under Suburb
Housing 2021 Census
73 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. England 99
- 2. China 32
- 3. India 30
- 4. New Zealand 29
- 5. Greece 18
- 6. United States 18
- 7. North Macedonia 17
- 8. Croatia 16
- 9. Scotland 14
- 10. Italy 12
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)