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Wollongong - East
NSWWollongong - East is a growing suburb in NSW with 18,274 residents.
- SA2 code
- 107041548
- State
- NSW
Population
18,274
Estimated 2025
5-Year Growth
+14.8%
3yr: +9.3% · 10yr: +28.3%
5-year growth
Median Rent
$410/wk
Census 2021
Median Income
$1,578/wk
Household, Census 2021
Population over time — Wollongong - East (SA2)
ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2 level, not at suburb level.
Growth at a Glance
3yr: +9.3%5yr: +14.8%10yr: +28.3%Total: +87.2%
Population grew from 9,764 to 18,274 over 24 years, averaging 2.6% per year.
Profile
Census snapshot
Housing
Public housing 5.1%Almost entirely apartments (82.9%), rental-heavy (56.3% renting), built for families (55% are 2 bed).
Dwelling mix
Apartments 83%
658 houses331 townhouses4,783 apartments
Tenure
Owned 26%
Mortgage 18%
Renting 56%
Number of bedrooms
1 bed
942 (12.3%)
2 bed
4,245 (55.4%)
3 bed
2,121 (27.7%)
4 bed
266 (3.5%)
5 bed
56 (0.7%)
6+ bed
35 (0.5%)