Overview
Diversity
Overall Safety
Population
Key StatisticsBased on ABS Estimate Resident Population | Wollongong |
|---|---|
| Population | 21,976 |
| Growth Rate 1yr | 2.79% |
| Average 5yr Growth | 2.01% |
| Forecast Average 5yr Growth | 1.90% |
Wollongong currently has a population of 21,976. The 1 year growth rate is at 2.79%, while its Annual 5 Average Years Growth Rate is at 2.01%. By 2028, the population is forecasted to be at 24,144, with average 5yr of 1.9%.
Disclaimer. The forecasted values are based on current assumptions, trends, and available data at the time of publication. These forecast are subject to change and may not accurately reflect future growth and population. Users should not realy solely on these forecasts for decision making purposes.
Crime & Safety
Violent Crime
CrimeCalculated per 100,000 residents | Latest Rate | Greater Wollongong |
|---|---|---|
| Antisocial Behaviour | 1,055.7 | 482.2 |
| Disorderly Conduct | 732.6 | 209 |
| Assault | 1,765.6 | 680.2 |
| Sexual Assault | 445.9 | 247.4 |
| Robbery | 50.1 | 15 |
| Homicide | 4.6 | 0.9 |
| Total | 4,054.5 | 1,634.7 |
Wollongong is ranked 64 / 65 in Greater Wollongong in terms of people safety. It has significantly higher people crime rate compare to Greater Wollongong. From 2023 to 2024, people crime has decreased by 3.05%.
Property Crime
CrimeCalculated per 100,000 residents | Latest Rate | Greater Wollongong |
|---|---|---|
| Theft | 6,743.7 | 2,271.9 |
| Property Damage | 1,342.4 | 564.1 |
| Arson | 36.4 | 47.6 |
| Total | 8,122.5 | 2,883.6 |
Wollongong is ranked 64 / 65 in Greater Wollongong in terms of property safety. It has significantly higher property crime rate compare to Greater Wollongong. From 2023 to 2024, property crime has decreased by 3.25%.
Nearby Schools
Schools Catchment Zone within Suburb
Schools Nearby
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Diversity
Land Composition
Residential
69.9%
Commercial
22.6%
Retail
2.5%
Industrial
2.5%
Hospital
1.9%
Education
0.6%
Amenities
Supermarkets
- • Coles
- • Woolworths
- • Aldi
Hospitals
- • Illawarra Private Cancer Care & Research Centre
- • South Coast Private
- • Wollongong Hospital
- • Wollongong Private Hospital
- • Victoria Street Private Hospital
Shopping Centres
- • Piccadilly Centre
(small centre) - • Wollongong Central
(large centre)
Climate
Average Monthly Temperatures
Neighbouring Suburbs
There are 6 suburbs neighbouring Wollongong: