Mount Keira
NSW 2500 • Rest of NSW
About Mount Keira
Mount Keira is a small, elevated suburb on the Illawarra Escarpment within the City of Wollongong, located approximately 80 kilometres south of Sydney. Sitting at the foot of the prominent Mount Keira peak, the suburb has a population of around 1,665 and is characterised by leafy streets, bushland reserves, and sweeping views over Wollongong and the Pacific Ocean. The demographic skews towards professional families and long-term owner-occupiers who value its natural setting and proximity to Wollongong's urban core. The suburb adjoins Figtree, Mount Kembla, and the Illawarra Escarpment State Conservation Area.
Residents of Mount Keira enjoy exceptional access to outdoor recreation, with bush walking tracks on the mountain itself, access to the Illawarra Escarpment State Conservation Area, and Wollongong's beaches a short drive away. The nearby Illawarra Rhododendron Park at Mount Pleasant—featuring thousands of azaleas, camellias, and a rainforest section—is a local favourite. Daily amenities are readily available in Figtree and Wollongong City Centre. Residents commute to Wollongong via local buses, and to Sydney via the South Coast intercity train line.
Mount Keira falls under postcode 2500 and is governed by Wollongong Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Keira electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- 33,34 — Wollongong City Centre via Figtree ~15 min
- 51 — Figtree Grove Shopping Centre ~10 min
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Sydney commuters typically drive or take a bus to Wollongong Station for the intercity South Coast Line. Local buses link to Wollongong CBD.
Mount Keira's hillside terrain limits walkability for daily errands. Bus services connect to Wollongong, but most residents rely on cars. The surrounding bushland offers excellent recreational walking trails.
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 Mount Keira by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Mount Keira Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Mount Keira" 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 62
- 2. India 31
- 3. New Zealand 22
- 4. Italy 21
- 5. North Macedonia 20
- 6. Scotland 14
- 7. Netherlands 11
- 8. United States 10
- 9. Turkey 9
- 10. Canada 8
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)