Living in Wollongong, NSW
Wollongong Statistics
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South Coast
Region
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280,153
Population
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85km
Nearest Capital
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Shellharbour airport 21km
Nearest Airport
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$1,060,000
Median House Price
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May Temp °C20 / 12
Located 80km south of Sydney, Wollongong is an easy-going lifestyle location home to approximately 280,000 people. Originally built on industry, Wollongong is now a thriving cultural and employment hub, with all the excitement and convenience of a bustling city but without the stress. From beaches to breweries, shopping precincts to stunning surf spots, a world-class university and relaxed rural landscapes, residents find it all just moments away from the heart of Wollongong.
Wollongong
Housing
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Comparison to median State house price
Based on LGA data
Median House Price
Rental House Median Price Per Month
Attached Dwelling Median Price
Data source: ABS, [2019, 2020], LGA updated [2021], Corelogic [2024]
Property for Sale in Wollongong
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Based on LGA data
Median Salary Per Year
Median Personal Income Per Week
Median Family Income Per Week
Data source: ABS [2016, 2017, 2020]
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Wollongong
Education
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Number of Institutions
Data sources:
Australian Children's Education & Care Quality Authority, Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, Wikipedia, 4icu.
Schools And Universities in Wollongong
Education within 25KM of Wollongong
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