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Mount Saint Thomas

NSW 2500 • Rest of NSW

1,449
Population (2021)
$42,588
Median Income
0.65 km²
Area
$300/wk
Median Rent
SuburbanAffordableHistoricFamily-FriendlyClose to CBD

About Mount Saint Thomas

Mount Saint Thomas is a small residential suburb of Wollongong in the Illawarra region of New South Wales, located just 3 kilometres south-west of the Wollongong CBD. With a population of approximately 1,450, it sits at an elevation of 29 metres between Figtree and Mangerton. The suburb has a quiet, established character within the broader Wollongong urban area.

The suburb is primarily residential with a mix of older homes on generous blocks. It has historical significance as the site of the WWII-era Drummond Battery, part of the defences for nearby Port Kembla. Residents enjoy proximity to Wollongong's beaches, restaurants, and university while living in a quieter setting. Mount Saint Thomas appeals to families and professionals seeking affordable housing close to the Wollongong city centre.

Mount Saint Thomas falls under postcode 2500 and is governed by Wollongong Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Wollongong electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2500
Urban Area
Wollongong
LGA / Council
Wollongong
Federal Electorate
Cunningham
State Electorate
Wollongong
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-34.44°, 150.87°
Statistical Area
Rest of NSW
Area
0.65 km²
Elevation
47m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Coniston Station
1.2 km
15 min
Wollongong Station
2.5 km
30 min

Bus Services

  • Route 34 — Wollongong CBD 10 min
  • Route 34 — Figtree 5 min

Commute to Sydney

Distance
82 km
By Train
1 hr 30 min from Coniston
By Car (Peak)
1 hr 30 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr 10 min

🛣️ Only 3 km to Wollongong CBD (10 min by car/bus). Sydney commute via South Coast Line.

Walkability Car-Dependent

Quiet residential streets; local bus access but most shopping requires a short drive to Wollongong or Figtree.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🔍 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 Saint Thomas by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Mount Saint Thomas Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Mount Saint Thomas" under Suburb

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$300
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,167
Avg Household Size
2.6 people
Median Age
37 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
12.9%

68 state housing + 3 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
1,468
Census 2021
1,449
▼ 1.3% decline

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$34,320
Income 2021
$42,588
▲ 24.1% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 1,083
Born Overseas 313

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 51
  • 2. North Macedonia 51
  • 3. Italy 26
  • 4. New Zealand 16
  • 5. Thailand 14
  • 6. Myanmar 12
  • 7. Croatia 11
  • 8. Scotland 11
  • 9. Chile 9
  • 10. Ireland 9

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 562
English 518
Irish 190
Scottish 157
Macedonian 83
Italian 78
German 67
Australian Aboriginal 43
Dutch 24
Greek 21

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

759
Both parents born in Australia
400
Both parents born overseas
237
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
50.1%
No Religion
42.7%
Islam
1.0%
Buddhism
0.8%
Hinduism
0.5%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
99 (6.8%)
5-14 years
183 (12.6%)
15-19 years
87 (6.0%)
20-24 years
91 (6.3%)
25-34 years
198 (13.7%)
35-44 years
211 (14.6%)
45-54 years
187 (12.9%)
55-64 years
188 (13.0%)
65-74 years
116 (8.0%)
75-84 years
65 (4.5%)
85+ years
23 (1.6%)

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