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Warrawong

NSW 2502 • Rest of NSW

4,659
Population (2021)
$25,012
Median Income
2.63 km²
Area
$270/wk
Median Rent
MulticulturalSuburbanAffordableCommuter Belt

About Warrawong

Warrawong is an established suburb within the City of Wollongong, located approximately 80 kilometres south of Sydney and around 5 kilometres south of the Wollongong CBD. Sitting at low elevation near Lake Illawarra and covering 2.6 square kilometres, it forms part of the broader Wollongong urban area. With a population of 4,659 and a median age of 41, it is a mature working-class community with a median household income of around 08 per week.

Warrawong is anchored by Westfield Warrawong on Cowper Street, a major regional shopping centre serving as the commercial heart of the suburb with Coles and Aldi among its tenants. The suburb has a rich multicultural character, with notable Macedonian and Italian communities alongside Australian and English backgrounds, reflected in its cultural fabric and Eastern Orthodox churches. Lake Illawarra is a short drive away offering fishing, boating, and waterside recreation for locals.

Warrawong falls under postcode 2502 and is governed by Wollongong Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Wollongong electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2502
Urban Area
Wollongong
LGA / Council
Wollongong
Federal Electorate
Cunningham
State Electorate
Wollongong
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-34.49°, 150.88°
Statistical Area
Rest of NSW
Area
2.63 km²
Elevation
12m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Westfield Shopping Centre Cowper Street Warrawong 2502 NSW
  • ALDI
    45 Cowper Street, Warrawong NSW 2502

🎓 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 Warrawong by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Warrawong Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

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

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$270
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,725
Avg Household Size
2.4 people
Median Age
41 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
19.6%

343 state housing + 8 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
4,752
Census 2021
4,659
▼ 2% decline

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$21,424
Income 2021
$25,012
▲ 16.7% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 2,665
Born Overseas 1,552

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. North Macedonia 263
  • 2. Italy 197
  • 3. England 69
  • 4. New Zealand 66
  • 5. Philippines 52
  • 6. Vietnam 47
  • 7. Malta 41
  • 8. Turkey 39
  • 9. Croatia 31
  • 10. Lebanon 28

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 1,103
English 1,047
Macedonian 468
Italian 412
Irish 241
Australian Aboriginal 230
Scottish 217
German 162
Maltese 117
Spanish 93

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,535
Both parents born in Australia
2,187
Both parents born overseas
521
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
55.3%
No Religion
26.2%
Islam
5.9%
Buddhism
1.8%
Hinduism
0.5%
Sikhism
0.4%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
288 (6.2%)
5-14 years
575 (12.3%)
15-19 years
235 (5.0%)
20-24 years
259 (5.6%)
25-34 years
602 (12.9%)
35-44 years
532 (11.4%)
45-54 years
569 (12.2%)
55-64 years
543 (11.7%)
65-74 years
468 (10.0%)
75-84 years
376 (8.1%)
85+ years
211 (4.5%)

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