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Property Investment in Wollongong (NSW) · Data as of Sept 2026

Property Investment in Wollongong, NSW

The Illawarra coastal belt spanning Wollongong, Shellharbour and Kiama. · Population ~330,694 · 110 suburbs across 3 council areas scored monthly

Wollongong Average R-Score 76 / 100 — top suburb in Wollongong scores 100/100

Market conditions here are running warmer than most

Most of the demand and supply indicators we track are sitting above the national midpoint this month.

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Figures reflect Ripehouse Advisory’s monthly 27-indicator suburb bake (Sept 2026). General information only — not personal financial advice.

Wollongong top suburb R-Score100

Highest-scoring suburb out of 110 in Wollongong

Wollongong suburb average76

Across 90 scored suburbs in 3 LGAs

Suburb medians in Wollongong range from $775,000 to $6,750,000.

3-year population movement: +3.9%. Tracked infrastructure pipeline: $10.8B. Key employment sectors: Health Care and Social Assistance (15%), Retail Trade (13%), Accommodation and Food Services (9%), Education and Training (8%).

Typical suburb median price$1,400,000

Across 110 suburbs in Greater Wollongong (Sept 2026).

Gross rental yield & rent3.3%

Median asking rent ~$840/wk · Vacancy 2.4%.

Top suburb R-Score in Wollongong100/100

Highest-scoring suburb out of 110 in Wollongong. See the top suburbs ↓

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Council Areas (LGAs) in Wollongong

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LGA · NSWR-Score avg 83/100

Property Investment in Wollongong

67 suburbs (top 100/100)Median $1,348,500Yield 3.4%
LGA · NSWR-Score avg 65/100

Property Investment in Shellharbour

21 suburbs (top 87/100)Median $1,060,000Yield 3.8%
LGA · NSWR-Score avg 62/100

Property Investment in Kiama

22 suburbs (top 74/100)Median $2,200,000Yield 2.2%
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Wollongong Property Investment FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions: Investing in Wollongong, NSW

Key facts and figures from the Sept 2026 Ripehouse Advisory research bake for Wollongong.

Is Wollongong a good place to invest in property in 2026?

As of Sept 2026, Greater Wollongong (NSW) records an average Ripehouse R-Score of 76/100 across 110 suburbs and 3 council areas, with top-scoring suburbs reaching 100/100. Across Wollongong, the typical suburb median price sits around $1,400,000, median rent is $840/wk, gross rental yield is 3.3%, and vacancy averages 2.4%.

What are the highest-scoring suburbs for property investment in Wollongong?

Based on Ripehouse Advisory’s monthly 27-indicator R-Score model (Sept 2026), the highest-scoring suburbs in Wollongong right now include Coledale (R-Score 100/100, median $1,350,000), Kembla Grange (R-Score 100/100, median $1,125,000), North Wollongong (R-Score 100/100, median $1,035,000), Otford (R-Score 100/100, median $1,400,000), Mount Saint Thomas (R-Score 99/100, median $912,000). Within each suburb, street-level performance varies significantly depending on owner-occupier ratio, public housing concentration, and block-level rental yield.

What is the rental yield and vacancy rate in Wollongong, NSW?

Across Wollongong’s 110 suburbs, the median gross rental yield is 3.3%, median weekly asking rent is $840/wk, and the median vacancy rate is 2.4%. Higher-yielding suburbs in Wollongong currently include Otford (6.7%), North Wollongong (5%), Mount Saint Thomas (4.7%).

Which Local Government Areas (LGAs) make up Greater Wollongong?

Greater Wollongong comprises 3 Local Government Areas (Wollongong, Shellharbour, Kiama), covering an estimated population of 330,694 residents. You can drill down into each council area on this page to compare suburb R-Scores and street rankings.

How do I find the best streets in Wollongong suburbs?

Every G-NAF street in Wollongong is scored on the Ripehouse Street Score (0–100) using ABS SA1 census owner-occupier ratios (>65%), public housing concentration (≤5%), and block-level rent and yield relative to its suburb. Select any suburb in Wollongong below to inspect its top-scoring and lowest-scoring streets.