NSW Property Intelligence
Lake IllawarraNSW 2528
Everything below comes from NSW government and open data — real bond lodgements, official school catchments, the ACECQA childcare register, BOCSAR crime statistics and GTFS timetables — assembled by ZoneVeil and refreshed continuously. Lake Illawarra is home to ~3,288 residents (median age 43), with 48% of households renting.
Rent in Lake Illawarra
The median house rent in Lake Illawarra is $700/week (308 new leases). Units have a median of $500/week (120 new leases). Real rents from NSW Fair Trading bond lodgements for postcode 2528, year to Jun 2026 — not portal estimates.
| Bedrooms | House | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $408/wk | $440/wk |
| 2 | $580/wk | $510/wk |
| 3 | $680/wk | $690/wk |
| 4+ | $800/wk | — |
School catchments
Addresses around the centre of Lake Illawarra fall in the intake zones of Lake Illawarra South Public School, Lake Illawarra High School. Catchments are address-specific — check any exact property on the map.
- Lake Illawarra South Public School#1310 of 2159 in NSW
- Lake Illawarra High School#1829 of 2159 in NSW
Childcare & preschool
Lake Illawarra has 1 approved childcare and preschool services on the national ACECQA register — including Illawarra Academy of Early Learning (Lake Illawarra).
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Safety & crime trends
BOCSAR-recorded incidents for Lake Illawarra (annualised, with two-year trend, as at Q1_2026):
| Offence | Incidents/yr | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Assault | 36 | Upward |
| Break and Enter Dwelling | 9 | Stable |
| Homicide | 0 | Stable |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 13 | Upward |
Development activity
36 development applications were lodged in Lake Illawarra over the last 12 months. See each one — and get alerted to new ones — on the interactive map.
Lake Illawarra — quick answers
What is the median rent in Lake Illawarra?
Houses in Lake Illawarra (postcode 2528) have a median asking rent of $700/week; units have a median of $500/week, based on real NSW Fair Trading bond lodgements over the year to Jun 2026.
What are the best public schools zoned for Lake Illawarra?
Lake Illawarra addresses can be zoned for Lake Illawarra South Public School, Lake Illawarra High School. Lake Illawarra South Public School ranks in roughly the top 61% of NSW government schools. Exact catchments depend on the address — check any property on the ZoneVeil map.
How many childcare centres are in Lake Illawarra?
Lake Illawarra has 1 approved childcare/preschool services on the ACECQA register.
How much development is happening in Lake Illawarra?
36 development applications were lodged in Lake Illawarra in the last 12 months (NSW planning portal data).
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