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Warilla

NSW 2528 • Rest of NSW

6,226
Population (2021)
$27,612
Median Income
2.48 km²
Area
$300/wk
Median Rent
LakesideSuburbanAffordableEstablishedQuiet

About Warilla

Warilla is a residential suburb on the northern shores of Lake Illawarra, within the City of Shellharbour council area, approximately 85 kilometres south of the Sydney CBD on the NSW South Coast. With a population of 6,226 and a median age of 45, it has an established, older demographic profile. Median household income of $987 per week is below the state average, giving the suburb a working-class character and making it one of the more affordable options along the Illawarra coast.

The suburb sits at low elevation beside Lake Illawarra, which provides opportunities for fishing, kayaking, and waterside walking. Residents have access to local parks, primary and secondary schools, and are within easy reach of the Shellharbour City Centre for shopping and services. Wollongong, with its full range of hospitals, universities, and retail, is around 20 minutes to the north. Warilla has a notably diverse community with strong Aboriginal, English, and European heritage roots, fostering a close-knit neighbourhood character.

Warilla falls under postcode 2528 and is governed by Shellharbour Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Shellharbour electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2528
Urban Area
Shellharbour
LGA / Council
Shellharbour
Federal Electorate
Whitlam
State Electorate
Shellharbour
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-34.55°, 150.86°
Statistical Area
Rest of NSW
Area
2.48 km²
Elevation
7m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • ALDI
    43 - 57 Shellharbour Road, Warilla NSW 2528

🎓 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 Warilla by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Warilla Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

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

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$300
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,733
Avg Household Size
2.3 people
Median Age
45 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
18.4%

431 state housing + 30 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
6,449
Census 2021
6,226
▼ 3.5% decline

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$24,180
Income 2021
$27,612
▲ 14.2% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 4,609
Born Overseas 1,013

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 279
  • 2. Scotland 68
  • 3. New Zealand 59
  • 4. Philippines 50
  • 5. Germany 49
  • 6. North Macedonia 42
  • 7. Italy 27
  • 8. Netherlands 19
  • 9. Thailand 19
  • 10. Wales 19

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 2,403
English 2,306
Scottish 516
Irish 510
Australian Aboriginal 479
German 258
Italian 168
Spanish 121
Dutch 95
Macedonian 87

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

3,410
Both parents born in Australia
1,370
Both parents born overseas
847
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
49.7%
No Religion
37.6%
Islam
1.2%
Buddhism
0.5%
Hinduism
0.2%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
318 (5.1%)
5-14 years
721 (11.6%)
15-19 years
373 (6.0%)
20-24 years
361 (5.8%)
25-34 years
642 (10.3%)
35-44 years
630 (10.1%)
45-54 years
779 (12.5%)
55-64 years
864 (13.9%)
65-74 years
736 (11.8%)
75-84 years
593 (9.5%)
85+ years
205 (3.3%)

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