NSW · Wollongong Council
Cordeaux Heights, 2526
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Desirability score
- Excellent transport
- Green suburb
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Cordeaux Heights sits up in the Wollongong hills, a mid-sized suburb where elevation and tree cover define the mood. Still within reach of the city while offering more breathing room, it suits those who want balance over bustle. Fresh country air and elevated outlooks are part of the appeal up here among the hills.
Residents are mostly families and working professionals, with a strong presence of young families throughout. Daily life is practical and well connected, with the city and nearby suburbs easy to tap into. Local parks and tree cover add a welcome outdoor dimension to suburban life.
Public transport is a genuine asset, linking residents to work, study and nearby neighbourhoods. Homes here are sought-after, with many people drawn to the lifestyle the area offers.
The desirability score is around average, weighed down by weaker local dining and lifestyle amenities and safety against similar metro suburbs, even with community and employment and housing affordability holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 4,460
- Median age
- 41
- Median household income / week
- $2,634
- Dwelling vacancy
- 2.2%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 32 of 1,474
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,167
- Employment rate
- 64.6%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 61 / 31 / 0
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $460
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $760
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $750
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 82
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 284
- Against the person
- 58
- Against property
- 121
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 63.7
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 77 residents
- State safety percentile
- 42.1th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -5.7%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Fraud78
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment71
- Malicious Damage To Property66
- Steal From Motor Vehicle71
- Transport Regulatory Offences121
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 3
- Median school ICSEA (3 schools)
- 992
- Craig Davis CollegeSpecial
- Illawarra Christian SchoolCombined
- Unanderra Public SchoolPrimary
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
76 public transport stops in this suburb
- Coachwood Dr After Waples Rd
- Coachwood Dr Before Tamarind Dr
- Staff Rd At Balmaringa Cl
- Staff Rd Maynes Pde
- Staff Rd Opp Coral Cres
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
146 planning-related records
2026· 9 proposals
June 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure24-26 TAMARIND DRIVE CORDEAUX HEIGHTS 2526Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Awnings, blinds and canopies; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah48 TAMARIND DRIVE CORDEAUX HEIGHTS 2526Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Carport94 ODENPA ROAD CORDEAUX HEIGHTS 2526Determined
April 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Supporting Development3 BALMARINGA CLOSE CORDEAUX HEIGHTS 2526Determined
March 2026
- Dual occupancy; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached); Residential Accommodation9 PALTARRA PLACE CORDEAUX HEIGHTS 2526Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure47 MUNGURRA HILL ROAD CORDEAUX HEIGHTS 2526Determined
February 2026
- Demolition47 MUNGURRA HILL ROAD CORDEAUX HEIGHTS 2526Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support62 TAMARIND DRIVE CORDEAUX HEIGHTS 2526Determined
- Demolition; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation12 ODENPA ROAD CORDEAUX HEIGHTS 2526Determined
2025· 20 proposals
November 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support14 KOOMBALA GROVE CORDEAUX HEIGHTS 2526Determined
October 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure24-26 TAMARIND DRIVE CORDEAUX HEIGHTS 2526Determined
September 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support3 BLUEBERRY PLACE CORDEAUX HEIGHTS 2526Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool20 MARRIL CIRCUIT CORDEAUX HEIGHTS 2526Withdrawn
- Subdivision4 SOUTHSPUR CORDEAUX HEIGHTS 2526Determined
August 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure13 HIGHFIELDS CORDEAUX HEIGHTS 2526Withdrawn
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure17 KALLARA LINK CORDEAUX HEIGHTS 2526Determined
- Demolition; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; School; Infrastructure1 Tyalla Place, Cordeaux Heights, NSW 2526Determined
July 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support2 PLUMWOOD CRESCENT CORDEAUX HEIGHTS 2526Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Dual occupancy (attached)11A NORTHSPUR CORDEAUX HEIGHTS 2526Determined
- Advertising and signage; Erection of a new structure; Early Education and Care Facility; Centre-based child care76 STAFF ROAD CORDEAUX HEIGHTS 2526Additional Information Requested
June 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation141-143 DERRIBONG DRIVE CORDEAUX HEIGHTS 2526Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation80 DERRIBONG DRIVE CORDEAUX HEIGHTS 2526Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure23 RIDGECREST CORDEAUX HEIGHTS 2526Determined
May 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support170-172 DERRIBONG DRIVE CORDEAUX HEIGHTS 2526Determined
April 2025
- Demolition; Multi-dwelling housing; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure118 DERRIBONG DRIVE CORDEAUX HEIGHTS 2526Under Assessment
March 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Access ramp; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah11 HIGHFIELDS CORDEAUX HEIGHTS 2526Determined
- Subdivision4 SOUTHSPUR CORDEAUX HEIGHTS 2526Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure13 HIGHFIELDS CORDEAUX HEIGHTS 2526Determined
February 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation80 COACHWOOD DRIVE CORDEAUX HEIGHTS 2526Determined
2024· 11 proposals
December 2024
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support7 PATANGA PLACE CORDEAUX HEIGHTS 2526Determined
November 2024
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure8 BALMARINGA CLOSE CORDEAUX HEIGHTS 2526Determined
September 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Information and education facility4 TYALLA PLACE CORDEAUX HEIGHTS 2526Determined
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Information and education facility4 TYALLA PLACE CORDEAUX HEIGHTS 2526Determined
August 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation6 COORUNG CLOSE CORDEAUX HEIGHTS 2526Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation68 MUNGURRA HILL ROAD CORDEAUX HEIGHTS 2526Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation47 Mungarra Hill Road, Cordeaux HeightsDetermined
July 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation23 DERRIBONG DRIVE CORDEAUX HEIGHTS 2526Determined
June 2024
- Health consulting room; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia30 KOORANGA CRESCENT CORDEAUX HEIGHTS 2526Withdrawn
May 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Awnings, blinds and canopies; Supporting Development9 NORTHSPUR CORDEAUX HEIGHTS 2526Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support2 PLUMWOOD CRESCENT CORDEAUX HEIGHTS 2526Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
34 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Booreea Bvd at Natan PlBus stop
- Booreea Bvd before Sheringa GrBus stop
- Booreea Bvd opp Natan PlBus stop
- Booreea Bvd opp Sheringa GrBus stop
- Central Rd at Alukea RdBus stop
- Coachwood Dr after Rickard RdBus stop
- Coachwood Dr after Waples RdBus stop
- Coachwood Dr before Tamarind DrBus stop
- Coachwood Dr before Waples RdBus stop
- Derribong Dr after Odenpa RdBus stop
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
1 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Sheargold ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 10/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 7
- Parks (OSM)
- 1
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 46.8/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 34% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 2335th in Australia
- State rank
- 724th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #243 among Metro Sydney · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #484 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 78%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Booreea Bvd at Natan Plamenitiesbus_stop
- Booreea Bvd before Sheringa Gramenitiesbus_stop
- Booreea Bvd opp Natan Plamenitiesbus_stop
- Booreea Bvd opp Sheringa Gramenitiesbus_stop
- Central Rd at Alukea Rdamenitiesbus_stop
- Coachwood Dr after Rickard Rdamenitiesbus_stop
- Coachwood Dr after Waples Rdamenitiesbus_stop
- Coachwood Dr before Tamarind Dramenitiesbus_stop
- Coachwood Dr before Waples Rdamenitiesbus_stop
- Convenience storeamenitiesconvenience
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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