Port Kembla
NSW 2505 • Rest of NSW
About Port Kembla
Port Kembla is an industrial and residential suburb located on the southern edge of Wollongong, approximately 80 kilometres south of Sydney within the City of Wollongong local government area. Covering over 13 square kilometres and home to 5,088 residents, the suburb is best known for its working harbour and long industrial history centred around the steelworks that have shaped the area for over a century. The median household income of around $1,308 per week and median age of 42 reflect a predominantly working-class community with deep roots in the region.
Port Kembla has a strong multicultural character, with a notable Macedonian community alongside English and Australian-heritage families — reflecting the waves of workers who settled here during the industrial boom of the twentieth century. The suburb includes access to Port Kembla Beach and is adjacent to the working port precinct, with some residential pockets offering coastal and harbour views. Residents benefit from proximity to Wollongong's broader amenities while enjoying lower housing costs than many comparable coastal suburbs in the region.
Port Kembla falls under postcode 2505 and is governed by Wollongong Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Wollongong electorate.
Location
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Military Rd
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Kemblawarra Public School ICSEA 8924274 2024 Shellharbour Rd
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Port Kembla Public School ICSEA 10144274 1041 Gloucester Boulevard
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44 O'Donnell Street
Heritage-Listed Places
There is 1 heritage-listed place in or near Port Kembla, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.
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 Port Kembla by offence type, year and trend.
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Housing 2021 Census
117 state housing + 18 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 410
- 2. Italy 121
- 3. England 100
- 4. New Zealand 83
- 5. Greece 46
- 6. United States 25
- 7. Germany 23
- 8. Philippines 21
- 9. Canada 14
- 10. Vietnam 14
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)