5/17 Glebe St

Wollongong NSW 2500

The size of Wollongong is approximately 5.9 square kilometres. It has 28 parks covering nearly 23.4% of total area. The population of Wollongong in 2011 was 16,716 people. By 2016 the population was 18,454 showing a population growth of 10.4% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Wollongong is 20-29 years. Households in Wollongong are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Wollongong work in a professional occupation. In 2011, 39.6% of the homes in Wollongong were owner-occupied compared with 39.6% in 2016.

Wollongong has 15,549 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Wollongong have seen a 55.95% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 34.40% increase. As at 31 October 2024:

• The median value for Houses in Wollongong is $1,156,901 while the median value for Units is $756,585.
• Houses have a median rent of $620 while Units have a median rent of $600.