North Wollongong
NSWNorth Wollongong is a growing suburb in NSW with 2,299 residents.
- SAL code
- 13027
- SA2
- 107041548
- Population
- 2,299
- LGA
- Wollongong
North Wollongong, NSW had 2,299 residents at the 2021 Census, with the broader statistical area showing a 14.8% growth over the last five years. The predominant age group is 25-34 years, and the median age sits at 30. Households are most often couples with children, and those with a mortgage repay a median of $1,950 a month. Around 33.0% of homes are owner-occupied, with the largest single tenure being rented at 67.0%. Most dwellings are flats or apartments, making up 75.2% of the suburb's housing stock. The suburb has 6 parks and reserves mapped within its boundary. Source: ABS Census 2021 and Estimated Resident Population, with amenity counts from state Open Data and OpenStreetMap.
Population
?2,299
Suburb · Census 2021
5-Year Growth
+14.8%
3yr: +9.3% · 10yr: +28.3%
SA2 · 5yr
Household Income
$1,549/wk
Suburb · Census 2021 median
Median Age
30
Suburb · Census 2021
Socio-Economic Index
?6/10
SA2 · middle-range
Unemployment
?6.3%
SA4 · Q4 2025
Schools
1
in suburb
Hospitals
No data for this suburb
Childcare services
?1
1 long day
Parks & green space
?6
Parks, reserves
Transport stops
?34
GTFS stops
Dwelling approvals
?73
Wollongong · Feb 2026
Median Weekly Rent
Based on NSW rental bond lodgements, aggregated at postcode level. All SALs sharing this postcode show the same median.
Median House Sale Price
Source: state Valuer-General (suburb-level quarterly medians).
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Safety & Crime
2025 Q4Reported incidents from NSW police. Offence rates may not reflect all crime.
Population over time — Wollongong - East (SA2)
ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2; North Wollongong suburb alone is ~2,299 (Census 2021).
Growth at a Glance
Population grew from 9,764 to 18,274 over 24 years, averaging 2.6% per year.
Schools
1 in suburbGovernment school catchment
Intake zonePrimary
Towradgi PS42.4%
- Wollongong PS 32.7%
- Gwynneville PS 24.0%
- Mt Ousley PS 0.7%
Secondary
Corrimal HS42.4%
- Keira HS 33.3%
- Wollongong HS of the Performing Arts 24.0%
Source: NSW Department of Education — School Intake Zones. Boundaries can be amended without notice; confirm with the school before relying on enrolment.
Profile
Census snapshot
Housing
Public housing 8.6%Almost entirely apartments (75.2%), rental-heavy (67% renting), built for families (55% are 2 bed).
Dwelling mix
Tenure
Number of bedrooms
Bushfire & flood risk
Hazard data is not yet available for NSW.
Source when available: NSW Rural Fire Service (BFPL) and NSW DPHI EPI Flood.
Planning zones
11 zones in suburb| Code | Zone | % covered | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| SP2 | ZoneSpecial use | 21.0% | 0.51 km² |
| RE1 | ZoneRecreation | 15.0% | 0.36 km² |
| C2 | ZoneEnvironmental | 14.5% | 0.35 km² |
| E4 | ZoneEnvironmental | 13.1% | 0.32 km² |
| SP1 | ZoneSpecial use | 12.3% | 0.30 km² |
| R1 | ZoneResidential | 7.6% | 0.18 km² |
| R2 | ZoneResidential | 6.9% | 0.17 km² |
| W1 | ZoneWaterway | 4.0% | 0.10 km² |
| E3 | ZoneEnvironmental | 2.6% | 0.06 km² |
| RE2 | ZoneRecreation | 0.7% | 0.02 km² |
| SP3 | ZoneSpecial use | 0.3% | 7,782 m² |
Source: NSW DPHI EPI Land Zoning (ZONE_NSW/2026-04-29/1eccf1a530fa1be5) · As of Apr 2026. Zone boundaries are amended periodically; verify the exact property with the relevant council before relying on permitted use.