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Spring Hill (Wollongong - NSW)

NSW 2500 • New South Wales

92
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
3.52 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
Semi-RuralCoastalAffordableCommuter Belt

About Spring Hill (Wollongong - NSW)

Spring Hill is a small locality situated in the Illawarra region of New South Wales, lying north-west of Port Kembla within the City of Wollongong local government area. Sharing postcode 2500 with Wollongong city centre, the locality covers around 3.5 square kilometres and recorded a 2021 Census population of 92 residents. The area sits adjacent to the broader Port Kembla industrial corridor and is surrounded by the flat coastal lowlands of the southern Illawarra, approximately 72 kilometres south of Sydney.

As a small residential pocket within the diverse Port Kembla–Spring Hill precinct, the locality is close to the industrial and maritime infrastructure of Port Kembla, as well as the broader services of Wollongong city, which lies just a few kilometres to the north. Residents enjoy easy access to the beaches of the Illawarra coastline, Wollongong city centre's shops, cafes, and hospitals, and strong transport links including the South Coast train line. The area suits those looking for affordable housing within reach of Wollongong's full range of amenities and employment opportunities in the Illawarra region.

Spring Hill (Wollongong - NSW) falls under postcode 2500 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Wollongong electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2500
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Cunningham
State Electorate
Wollongong
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-34.45°, 150.87°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
3.52 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Port Kembla
1.8 km
22 min
Wollongong
4 km
N/A - bus or car recommended

Bus Services

  • Transdev NSW Illawarra routes — Wollongong City / Port Kembla 10-20 min

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
72 km
By Train
Via Port Kembla or Wollongong station, South Coast Line to Sydney Central (approx. 1 hr 30 min)
By Car (Peak)
1 hr 10 min - 1 hr 40 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
55 min - 1 hr 10 min

🛣️ Princes Motorway (M1/M3) provides freeway access to Sydney. Wollongong is the regional hub with full services.

Walkability Car-Dependent

A small low-density locality where most errands require a car, though Port Kembla station and local bus routes provide some access to services.

🛒 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 Spring Hill (Wollongong - NSW) by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Spring Hill (Wollongong - NSW) Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Spring Hill (Wollongong - NSW)" under Suburb

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
92
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
N/A
Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Income Comparison

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

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Spring Hill (Wollongong) known for? +

Spring Hill is a small residential locality within the Wollongong local government area, situated near the Port Kembla industrial precinct in the southern Illawarra. It is known as a quiet, affordable pocket of the Wollongong region within reach of coastal beaches and city services.

How far is Spring Hill (Wollongong) from Sydney? +

Spring Hill is approximately 72 kilometres south of Sydney CBD. By car via the Princes Motorway, the trip takes approximately 55 minutes to 1 hour 40 minutes depending on traffic, and via train it is about 1 hour 30 minutes from the nearby Port Kembla or Wollongong stations.

Does Spring Hill (Wollongong) have public transport? +

Spring Hill has access to Transdev NSW Illawarra bus services connecting the area to Wollongong city and Port Kembla. The nearest train station is Port Kembla, approximately 1.8 kilometres away, on the South Coast Line to Sydney.

What is the population of Spring Hill (Wollongong)? +

According to the 2021 Census, Spring Hill (Wollongong) has a recorded population of 92 residents, making it a very small locality within the greater Wollongong urban area.

Is Spring Hill (Wollongong) a good place to live? +

Spring Hill suits those seeking affordable residential options within the Wollongong urban area, with reasonable proximity to Port Kembla, Wollongong CBD, Illawarra beaches, and South Coast train services. It is best suited to those comfortable with car dependency for most daily needs.

What is the postcode for Spring Hill (Wollongong)? +

The postcode for Spring Hill in the Wollongong area is 2500, which it shares with Wollongong CBD and other surrounding localities.