3/21 Cochrane Street

West Wollongong NSW 2500

The size of West Wollongong is approximately 2.1 square kilometres. It has 14 parks covering nearly 10.7% of total area. The population of West Wollongong in 2011 was 4,447 people. By 2016 the population was 4,824 showing a population growth of 8.5% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in West Wollongong is 20-29 years. Households in West Wollongong are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in West Wollongong work in a professional occupation. In 2011, 66.1% of the homes in West Wollongong were owner-occupied compared with 60.5% in 2016.

West Wollongong has 2,411 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in West Wollongong have seen a 45.70% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 34.02% increase. As at 30 November 2024:

• The median value for Houses in West Wollongong is $1,037,007 while the median value for Units is $677,438.
• Houses have a median rent of $650 while Units have a median rent of $500.