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Unanderra

NSW 2526 • Rest of NSW

5,476
Population (2021)
$29,276
Median Income
6.50 km²
Area
$285/wk
Median Rent
EstablishedSuburbanCommuter BeltAffordable

About Unanderra

Unanderra is an established suburb in the Illawarra region, located within the City of Wollongong approximately 80 kilometres south of Sydney. Home to around 5,476 residents across 6.5 square kilometres at a low coastal elevation, the suburb has a median age of 42 — reflecting a settled, older community. Household incomes are modest, with a weekly median of around $1,211, and the population includes a notable proportion of residents with Southern and Eastern European heritage, particularly Italian, Macedonian, and Croatian ancestry.

Unanderra lies just south of the Wollongong urban centre and is close to the industrial precinct of Port Kembla, giving it a traditional working-class character. The suburb is served by Unanderra railway station on the South Coast Line, providing direct connections to Wollongong and Sydney. Local amenities include schools, parks, and easy access to Wollongong's broader retail and healthcare services, while the nearby Illawarra escarpment offers bushwalking and natural scenery within a short drive.

Unanderra falls under postcode 2526 and is governed by Wollongong Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Wollongong electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2526
Urban Area
Wollongong
LGA / Council
Wollongong
Federal Electorate
Cunningham
State Electorate
Wollongong
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-34.46°, 150.85°
Statistical Area
Rest of NSW
Area
6.50 km²
Elevation
24m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Woolworths
    4-8 Tannery Street Unanderra 2526 NSW

🎓 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 Unanderra by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Unanderra Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

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

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$285
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,950
Avg Household Size
2.4 people
Median Age
42 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
22.7%

445 state housing + 39 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
5,434
Census 2021
5,476
▲ 0.8% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$24,700
Income 2021
$29,276
▲ 18.5% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 4,002
Born Overseas 1,131

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 201
  • 2. Italy 82
  • 3. North Macedonia 65
  • 4. Philippines 64
  • 5. Croatia 57
  • 6. New Zealand 52
  • 7. India 45
  • 8. Scotland 35
  • 9. Bosnia & Herzegovina 25
  • 10. Germany 25

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 1,961
English 1,861
Scottish 478
Irish 477
Italian 315
Australian Aboriginal 238
German 212
Macedonian 142
Croatian 118
Serbian 87

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,778
Both parents born in Australia
1,533
Both parents born overseas
747
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
53.1%
No Religion
35.7%
Islam
3.1%
Buddhism
0.8%
Hinduism
0.5%
Sikhism
0.1%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
317 (5.8%)
5-14 years
607 (11.1%)
15-19 years
323 (5.9%)
20-24 years
305 (5.6%)
25-34 years
720 (13.1%)
35-44 years
618 (11.3%)
45-54 years
599 (10.9%)
55-64 years
608 (11.1%)
65-74 years
593 (10.8%)
75-84 years
457 (8.3%)
85+ years
317 (5.8%)

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