NSW Property Intelligence
West 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. West Wollongong is home to ~5,223 residents (median age 35), with 36% of households renting.
Rent in West Wollongong
The median house rent in West 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 West Wollongong fall in the intake zones of Wollongong High School Of The Performing Arts, Wollongong West Public School. Catchments are address-specific — check any exact property on the map.
- Wollongong High School Of The Performing Arts#377 of 2159 in NSW
- Wollongong West Public School#930 of 2159 in NSW
Childcare & preschool
West Wollongong has 4 approved childcare and preschool services on the national ACECQA register, 1 rated Exceeding NQS or better — including The Wollongong Shepherd Centre, St Therese Out of School Hours, Fun-Damentals - Sport & Movement Skills.
Commute
Typical Tuesday-8am rail times from Wollongong Station (timetable, platform wait included):
Shopping
Nearby shopping centres include Figtree Grove, Picadilly Station, Crown Central Shopping Centre.
Safety & crime trends
BOCSAR-recorded incidents for West Wollongong (annualised, with two-year trend, as at Q1_2026):
| Offence | Incidents/yr | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Assault | 45 | Upward |
| Break and Enter Dwelling | 9 | Downward |
| Homicide | 0 | Stable |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | Downward |
Development activity
32 development applications were lodged in West Wollongong over the last 12 months. See each one — and get alerted to new ones — on the interactive map.
West Wollongong — quick answers
What is the median rent in West Wollongong?
Houses in West 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 West Wollongong?
West Wollongong addresses can be zoned for Wollongong High School Of The Performing Arts, Wollongong West Public School. Wollongong High School Of The Performing Arts ranks in roughly the top 17% of NSW government schools. Exact catchments depend on the address — check any property on the ZoneVeil map.
How many childcare centres are in West Wollongong?
West Wollongong has 4 approved childcare/preschool services on the ACECQA register, 1 of them rated Exceeding NQS or better.
How long is the commute from West Wollongong to the Sydney CBD?
From 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 West Wollongong?
32 development applications were lodged in West Wollongong in the last 12 months (NSW planning portal data).
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