NSW Property Intelligence
North WollongongNSW 2500
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. North Wollongong is home to ~2,299 residents (median age 30), with 66% of households renting.
Rent in North Wollongong
The median house rent in North Wollongong is $725/week (541 new leases). Units have a median of $620/week (1692 new leases). Real rents from NSW Fair Trading bond lodgements for postcode 2500, year to Jun 2026 — not portal estimates.
| Bedrooms | House | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $460/wk | $465/wk |
| 2 | $600/wk | $640/wk |
| 3 | $750/wk | $850/wk |
| 4+ | $930/wk | $1200/wk |
School catchments
Addresses around the centre of North Wollongong fall in the intake zones of Wollongong Public School, Keira High School. Catchments are address-specific — check any exact property on the map.
- Wollongong Public School#335 of 2159 in NSW
- Keira High School#998 of 2159 in NSW
Commute
Typical Tuesday-8am rail times from North Wollongong Station (timetable, platform wait included):
Shopping
Nearby shopping centres include Crown Central Shopping Centre, Crown Central Shopping Centre, Wollongong Central Shopping Centre. 2 Asian grocers (亚超) operate within 2km of the suburb centre.
Safety & crime trends
BOCSAR-recorded incidents for North Wollongong (annualised, with two-year trend, as at Q1_2026):
| Offence | Incidents/yr | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Assault | 39 | Upward |
| Break and Enter Dwelling | 10 | Downward |
| Homicide | 0 | Stable |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 12 | Upward |
Development activity
22 development applications were lodged in North Wollongong over the last 12 months. See each one — and get alerted to new ones — on the interactive map.
North Wollongong — quick answers
What is the median rent in North Wollongong?
Houses in North Wollongong (postcode 2500) have a median asking rent of $725/week; units have a median of $620/week, based on real NSW Fair Trading bond lodgements over the year to Jun 2026.
What are the best public schools zoned for North Wollongong?
North Wollongong addresses can be zoned for Wollongong Public School, Keira High School. Wollongong Public School ranks in roughly the top 16% of NSW government schools. Exact catchments depend on the address — check any property on the ZoneVeil map.
How long is the commute from North Wollongong to the Sydney CBD?
From North Wollongong Station, a typical Tuesday-8am rail journey to the Sydney CBD takes about 131 minutes on the timetable, platform wait included.
How much development is happening in North Wollongong?
22 development applications were lodged in North Wollongong in the last 12 months (NSW planning portal data).
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