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Wollongong - West
NSWWollongong - West is a growing suburb in NSW with 17,595 residents.
- SA2 code
- 107041549
- State
- NSW
Population
17,595
Estimated 2025
5-Year Growth
+3.1%
3yr: +4.8% · 10yr: +3.2%
5-year growth
Median Rent
$380/wk
Census 2021
Median Income
$1,595/wk
Household, Census 2021
Population over time — Wollongong - West (SA2)
ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2 level, not at suburb level.
Growth at a Glance
3yr: +4.8%5yr: +3.1%10yr: +3.2%Total: +18.7%
Population grew from 14,827 to 17,595 over 24 years, averaging 0.7% per year.
Profile
Census snapshot
Housing
Public housing 6.5%Mostly detached houses (49.7%), mixed tenure (52% own or mortgage).
Dwelling mix
Houses 50%
Townhouses 17%
Apartments 33%
3,124 houses1,086 townhouses2,079 apartments
Tenure
Owned 27%
Mortgage 26%
Renting 48%
Number of bedrooms
1 bed
465 (7.3%)
2 bed
2,266 (35.4%)
3 bed
2,382 (37.2%)
4 bed
978 (15.3%)
5 bed
246 (3.8%)
6+ bed
58 (0.9%)