West Wollongong
NSW 2500 • Rest of NSW
About West Wollongong
West Wollongong is a compact residential suburb within the City of Wollongong, located approximately 80 kilometres south of Sydney's CBD along the Illawarra coast. Covering just under 2 square kilometres, the suburb is densely settled with a population of around 5,223 and a relatively young median age of 35. Median household income of approximately $1,672 per week sits broadly in line with Greater Wollongong averages.
The suburb benefits from its location within the Wollongong urban area, offering easy access to the Wollongong CBD, Crown Street Mall, and the city's beaches just a short distance to the east. Regular train services on the South Coast line connect residents to Sydney and regional destinations. A mix of young professionals, families, and students—many associated with the nearby University of Wollongong—give the suburb a diverse and active community feel.
West Wollongong falls under postcode 2500 and is governed by Wollongong Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Keira electorate.
Location
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Coniston Public School ICSEA 9904229 1117 CONISTON PUBLIC SCHOOL 123 AUBURN STREET
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Gwynneville Public School ICSEA 10654229 5728 10 Acacia St
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2 Vickery Street
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Keiraville Public School ICSEA 11034229 4117 286 Gipps Road
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Mount Keira Public School ICSEA 10724229 1446 255 Mount Keira Rd
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112 Mount Keira Rd
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Lindsay Park Public School ICSEA 10684229 2487 Thames St
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Mount St Thomas Public School ICSEA 10704229 2192 Taronga Ave
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Para Meadows School ICSEA 9454229 1922 56 Porter St
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Smiths Hill High School ICSEA 11864229 4266 35-37 Gipps St
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15 Harbour Street
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Western Avenue
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Wollongong Public School ICSEA 1084Church St
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Wollongong West Public School ICSEA 991Crown St West
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1 Princes Highway
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 West Wollongong by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View West Wollongong Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "West Wollongong" under Suburb
Housing 2021 Census
66 state housing + 9 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. England 131
- 2. India 86
- 3. New Zealand 72
- 4. China 67
- 5. North Macedonia 45
- 6. Thailand 44
- 7. Croatia 39
- 8. Italy 36
- 9. Philippines 33
- 10. Greece 32
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)