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Demographics in Wollongong (2500)

Wollongong (2500) sits within the Wollongong LGA. The ABS Census provides the most comprehensive and authoritative source of demographic information at the suburb level, collected every five years. Key indicators for property buyers include median household income (a demand signal), the proportion of renters versus owner-occupiers (a tenure signal), and household size (a supply indicator for the dwelling types most in demand).

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Suburb demographics

Within SAL: Wollongong · ABS Census 2021

Population20,446usual residents
Median age35years
Avg household2.0people
Household income$1,549 /wk
Median rent$410 /wk
Median mortgage$1,950 /mo
Housing tenure
24%Owned outright
18%With mortgage
55%Renting
6%Social housing
Dwelling mix
14%House
7%Semi
77%Flat / apt
Household composition
13%Couple + kids
30%Couple, no kids
7%Single parent
37%Lone person

ABS 2021 Census GCP (CC BY 4.0) · Suburb & Locality geography · Data may not reflect current conditions

The proportion of renters in Wollongong reflects both the housing type mix (units and smaller dwellings attract renters) and the economic accessibility of the suburb. A high renter proportion is normal and positive for investors; it can also indicate a younger, more transient population, which affects the character of the area and the tenant pool. Owner-occupier-dominated suburbs tend to have more stable communities and better-maintained streetscapes.

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