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Property Investment in Wollongong, NSW

67 suburbs in Wollongong council area · Part of Greater Wollongong · Population ~224,327 · 84,057 dwellings · 684 km²

Wollongong Council Average R-Score 83 / 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.

Top suburb in Wollongong100

Highest R-Score out of 67 suburbs in Wollongong

Wollongong council average83

Across 57 scored suburbs in Wollongong

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

3-year population movement: +3.5%. Annual new dwelling approvals: 1.8% of stock (~1,548 dwellings). Tracked infrastructure pipeline: $9.4B. Key employment sectors: Health Care and Social Assistance (17%), Education and Training (12%), Retail Trade (10%), Accommodation and Food Services (8%).

Typical suburb median price$1,348,500

Across 67 suburbs in Wollongong (Sept 2026) · ~65 days on market.

Gross rental yield & rent3.4%

Median asking rent ~$830/wk · Vacancy 2.3%.

Top suburb R-Score in Wollongong100/100

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Frequently Asked Questions: Property Investment in Wollongong

Key facts and market data from the Sept 2026 Ripehouse Advisory research bake for Wollongong (New South Wales).

Is Wollongong (NSW) a good council area for property investment in 2026?

As of Sept 2026, Wollongong (New South Wales) has an average Ripehouse R-Score of 83/100 across 67 suburbs, with its strongest suburb scoring 100/100. Across Wollongong, the typical suburb median price is $1,348,500, median weekly rent is $830/wk, gross rental yield is 3.4%, and vacancy sits at 2.3%.

Which suburbs in Wollongong have the highest R-Score right now?

In the Sept 2026 Ripehouse research bake, the highest-scoring suburbs in Wollongong (NSW) are Coledale (100/100, median $1,350,000), Kembla Grange (100/100, median $1,125,000), North Wollongong (100/100, median $1,035,000), Otford (100/100, median $1,400,000), Mount Saint Thomas (99/100, median $912,000). Each suburb is evaluated monthly across 27 demand, supply, momentum, and yield indicators.

What is the median house price, rent and rental yield in Wollongong?

Across Wollongong (NSW), the median suburb property price is $1,348,500, median asking rent is $830/wk, and median gross yield is 3.4%, with homes averaging 65 days on market. The highest-yielding suburbs in Wollongong include Otford (6.7%), North Wollongong (5%), Mount Saint Thomas (4.7%).

What are the demographics and size of the Wollongong council area?

Wollongong is a Local Government Area in New South Wales (part of Greater Wollongong) with an ABS estimated resident population of 224,327, approximately 84,057 dwellings, covering 684 sq km.

What are the best streets in Wollongong (NSW)?

Every street across all 67 suburbs in Wollongong is scored on the Ripehouse Street Score. Select any suburb below to view its street-by-street rankings.