NSW · Wollongong Council
Corrimal, 2518
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Desirability score
- Green suburb
- High desirability
- Excellent transport
- Cycling
Suburb profile
In Wollongong, Corrimal is a settled mid-sized suburb with a familiar suburban feel and good links to the wider city. Well placed between the city and outer suburbs, it offers practical access in every direction. Generous greenery runs through the area, from street trees to tucked-away reserves.
Residents are mostly families and working professionals, with family life visible on every street. Local shops and services cover the basics well, with more choice a short trip into neighbouring suburbs. Parks, reserves and open space make it genuinely outdoor-friendly for walks, sport and weekend downtime.
Getting around the metro area is straightforward, with transport tying neighbouring communities together. Homes here are sought-after, with many people drawn to the lifestyle the area offers.
On the desirability index, the suburb rates good overall, led by growth momentum and parks and green space, while safety and local dining and lifestyle amenities sit closer to the middle of the pack for similar metro suburbs.
Population
- Population
- 6,972
- Median age
- 41
- Median household income / week
- $1,508
- Dwelling vacancy
- 5.5%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 167 of 3,033
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,167
- Employment rate
- 55%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 157 / 560 / 600
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)
- $520
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $825
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $650
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 155
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)
- 610
- Against the person
- 128
- Against property
- 215
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 87.5
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 54 residents
- State safety percentile
- 61.2th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +14.3%
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Domestic Violence Related Assault92
- Fraud86
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment110
- Malicious Damage To Property131
- Transport Regulatory Offences364
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
- 5
- Median school ICSEA (5 schools)
- 1,017
- Aspect South Coast SchoolSpecial
- Corrimal East Public SchoolPrimary
- Corrimal High SchoolSecondary
- Corrimal Public SchoolPrimary
- St Columbkille's Catholic Primary 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
83 public transport stops in this suburb
- CCP Railway St
- Corrimal Station, Platform 1
- ENT Station Carpark
- Princes Hwy At Albert St
- Princes Hwy Before Tarrawanna Rd
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).
289 planning-related records
2026· 19 proposals
June 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support30 ALBERT STREET CORRIMAL 2518Under Assessment
- Demolition; Multi-dwelling housing; Erection of a new structure265 ROTHERY STREET CORRIMAL 2518Under Assessment
May 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures)55 UNDERWOOD STREET CORRIMAL 2518Determined
- Restaurant or cafe; Small bar; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Food and drink premise; Hours of operation and trading258-262 PRINCES HIGHWAY CORRIMAL 2518Under Assessment
- Demolition54 Albert St, Corrimal NSW 2518Determined
- Subdivision55 RAILWAY STREET CORRIMAL 2518Determined
April 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure45 COLLINS STREET CORRIMAL 2518Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure31 GIRVAN CRESCENT CORRIMAL 2518Determined
- Demolition9 CAROLINE STREET CORRIMAL 2518Determined
- Residential flat building; Erection of a new structure; Residential AccommodationRAILWAY STREET CORRIMAL 2518Additional Information Requested
- Residential flat building; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure19 UNDERWOOD STREET CORRIMAL 2518Determined
March 2026
- Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)26 WILGA STREET CORRIMAL 2518Under Assessment
- Dual occupancy; Dwelling house; Subdivision; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached); Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external); Residential Accommodation332 PRINCES HIGHWAY CORRIMAL 2518Under Assessment
- SubdivisionRAILWAY STREET CORRIMAL 2518Under Assessment
- Demolition15 DICK STREET CORRIMAL 2518Determined
February 2026
- Advertising and signage; Retail Premise270 PRINCES HIGHWAY CORRIMAL 2518Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Registered club168 PRINCES HIGHWAY CORRIMAL 2518Determined
January 2026
- Multi-dwelling housing; Erection of a new structure151-153 PRINCES HIGHWAY CORRIMAL 2518Determined
- Demolition; Multi-dwelling housing; Erection of a new structure235 ROTHERY STREET CORRIMAL 2518Under Assessment
2025· 21 proposals
December 2025
- Demolition15 DICK STREET CORRIMAL 2518Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure10 WILLOW GROVE CORRIMAL 2518Determined
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Retail Premise7 RUSSELL STREET CORRIMAL 2518Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached); Residential Accommodation11 WILLOW GROVE CORRIMAL 2518Determined
November 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure43 WILFORD STREET CORRIMAL 2518Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure36 WILGA STREET CORRIMAL 2518Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure79 COLLINS STREET CORRIMAL 2518Determined
- Residential flat building; Erection of a new structure; Residential AccommodationRAILWAY STREET CORRIMAL 2518Determined
October 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool10 THURSTON CRESCENT CORRIMAL 2518Determined
- Demolition; Commercial development; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure177-181 PRINCES HIGHWAY CORRIMAL 2518Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation40 RAILWAY STREET CORRIMAL 2518Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation57 UNDERWOOD STREET CORRIMAL 2518Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure9 WILFORD STREET CORRIMAL 2518Determined
- Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)280 ROTHERY STREET CORRIMAL 2518Additional Information Requested
- Secondary dwelling; Shed; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah11 EAGER STREET CORRIMAL 2518Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure38 LYNDON STREET CORRIMAL 2518Determined
September 2025
- Residential flat building; Erection of a new structure; Residential AccommodationRAILWAY STREET CORRIMAL 2518Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure83 PRINCES HIGHWAY CORRIMAL 2518Withdrawn
- Pub; Advertising and signage; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure264-268 PRINCES HIGHWAY CORRIMAL 2518Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation16 LYNDON STREET CORRIMAL 2518Determined
August 2025
- Secondary dwelling; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia62 PRINCES HIGHWAY CORRIMAL 2518Withdrawn
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
66 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Dan Murphy'sAlcohol
- Bakers DelightBakery
- NABBank
- Bench (3)
- Illawarra Cycle CentreBicycle
- Bike Lockers - Corrimal Station, Railway StBicycle Parking
- Bus stop
- Corrimal Leagues Club, Railway StBus stop
- Corrimal Memorial Park, Princes HwyBus stop
- Corrimal Public School, Rothery StBus 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
5 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Boyton ParkPark
- Corrimal Memorial ParkPark
- Hardie ParkPark
- Harry Henson ParkPark
- Lemrac ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 1
- Emergency department
- Not in suburb
- Taylor Made Outcomescentre
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 6/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 4/10
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
Heritage
1 state heritage place
- Corrimal Coke Works Site 27 Railway Street, CorrimalSHR
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
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)
- 10
- Parks (OSM)
- 10
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
- 58.7/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 15% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 967th in Australia
- State rank
- 315th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #118 among Metro Sydney · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #221 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 82%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Bakers Delightamenitiesbakery
- Benchamenitiesbench
- Benchamenitiesbench
- Benchamenitiesbench
- Bike Lockers - Corrimal Station, Railway Stamenitiesbicycle_parking
- Bus stopamenitiesbus_stop
- Colesamenitiessupermarket
- Corrimalamenitiestrain_station
- Corrimal Anglican Churchamenitiesplace_of_worship
- Corrimal Community Centreamenities15 Short Streetcommunity_centre
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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