NSW Property Intelligence
Port KemblaNSW 2505
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. Port Kembla is home to ~5,088 residents (median age 42), with 34% of households renting.
Rent in Port Kembla
The median house rent in Port Kembla is $698/week (80 new leases). Units have a median of $460/week (71 new leases). Real rents from NSW Fair Trading bond lodgements for postcode 2505, year to Jun 2026 — not portal estimates.
| Bedrooms | House | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | — | $380/wk |
| 2 | $490/wk | $490/wk |
| 3 | $700/wk | — |
| 4+ | $875/wk | — |
School catchments
Addresses around the centre of Port Kembla fall in the intake zones of Port Kembla Public School, Warrawong High School. Catchments are address-specific — check any exact property on the map.
- Port Kembla Public School#750 of 2159 in NSW
- Warrawong High School#1748 of 2159 in NSW
Childcare & preschool
Port Kembla has 2 approved childcare and preschool services on the national ACECQA register, 1 rated Exceeding NQS or better — including BFS Warrawong Early Learning, ASPIRE OSHC Port Kembla.
Commute
Typical Tuesday-8am rail times from Cringila Station (timetable, platform wait included):
Shopping
Nearby shopping centres include Warrawong Plaza. 2 Asian grocers (亚超) operate within 2km of the suburb centre.
Safety & crime trends
BOCSAR-recorded incidents for Port Kembla (annualised, with two-year trend, as at Q1_2026):
| Offence | Incidents/yr | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Assault | 33 | Downward |
| Break and Enter Dwelling | 25 | Downward |
| Homicide | 0 | Stable |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 23 | Stable |
Development activity
72 development applications were lodged in Port Kembla over the last 12 months. See each one — and get alerted to new ones — on the interactive map.
Port Kembla — quick answers
What is the median rent in Port Kembla?
Houses in Port Kembla (postcode 2505) have a median asking rent of $698/week; units have a median of $460/week, based on real NSW Fair Trading bond lodgements over the year to Jun 2026.
What are the best public schools zoned for Port Kembla?
Port Kembla addresses can be zoned for Port Kembla Public School, Warrawong High School. Port Kembla Public School ranks in roughly the top 35% of NSW government schools. Exact catchments depend on the address — check any property on the ZoneVeil map.
How many childcare centres are in Port Kembla?
Port Kembla has 2 approved childcare/preschool services on the ACECQA register, 1 of them rated Exceeding NQS or better.
How long is the commute from Port Kembla to the Sydney CBD?
From Cringila 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 Port Kembla?
72 development applications were lodged in Port Kembla in the last 12 months (NSW planning portal data).
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