Wollongong Property Investment Overview
Suburb research data for Wollongong, NSW 2500 — median prices, rental yield and suburb signals. General information only.
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📍 Suburb Overview
🛡️ Safety & Crime
Wollongong shows well above-average reported crime compared with other NSW suburbs, based on 2024 state police data.
Investment Signals
Multiple core metrics are available, including price, rent/yield and population or demand indicators.
Last updated: 2026 · Public suburb-level data coverage varies by location and source. Verify current figures before making property decisions.
Price History
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🏷️ Recent Sales
Actual settled transactions — the most recent sales recorded in this suburb.
| Address | Sold | Price | Type | Land |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Mercury St, Wollongong NSW 2500 | 2026-06-11 | $715,000 | Residence | — |
| 1 Mangerton Rd, Wollongong NSW 2500 | 2026-06-10 | $515,000 | Residence | — |
| 30 Staff St, Wollongong NSW 2500 | 2026-06-10 | $820,000 | Residence | 118 m² |
| 32 Matthews St, Wollongong NSW 2500 | 2026-06-09 | $621,000 | Residence | — |
| 77 Kembla St, Wollongong NSW 2500 | 2026-06-09 | $970,000 | Residence | 131 m² |
| 20 Denison St, Wollongong NSW 2500 | 2026-06-09 | $766,000 | Residence | — |
| 38 Auburn St, Wollongong NSW 2500 | 2026-06-09 | $907,500 | Residence | — |
| 143 Corrimal St, Wollongong NSW 2500 | 2026-06-09 | $1,100,000 | Residence | — |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wollongong a good suburb to invest in?
Wollongong has a high renter proportion (69%) and a low vacancy rate, suggesting tight rental demand. Use this data as a research signal only. Always conduct property-level due diligence and seek independent professional advice before making any investment decision.
What is the median house price in Wollongong?
The median house price in Wollongong is approximately $785,000 based on 2026 public data.
What is the rental yield in Wollongong?
The indicative gross rental yield in Wollongong is 2.7%, based on a median weekly rent of $410 against a median price of $785,000. This is general data only — actual yields vary by property, condition and market timing.
How does Wollongong compare to other suburbs?
Use the suburb comparison tool to compare Wollongong against other Australian suburbs by price, yield, vacancy and renter demand.
Is Wollongong a safe suburb?
Wollongong shows well above-average reported crime compared with other suburbs in NSW, based on 2024 state police data. The reported crime rate is about 289 incidents per 1,000 residents. Always check current local crime statistics before deciding.
What schools are in Wollongong?
Wollongong has 6 known schools, including Lindsay Park Public School, Mount St Thomas Public School, Wollongong Public School, Wollongong West Public School. Catchments and enrolment policies change — confirm directly with each school.
Where does PropertyScoutAU get its suburb data?
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