Corrimal
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Corrimal, NSW 2518.
About Corrimal
Welcome to Corrimal
Corrimal sits on the Illawarra coast, about 75 kilometres south of Sydney and a short trip north of Wollongong's city centre, sandwiched between the Princes Highway and the beach it shares its name with. It's the kind of place where you can walk from a quiet residential street to a patrolled surf beach in minutes, then double back for coffee on the local shopping strip without needing the car.
With a population of just under 7,000 and a median age of 41, Corrimal has long appealed to families and downsizers who want coastal living without the Sydney price tag or the tourist crowds further up the coast. It's an easy match for anyone drawn to the Illawarra's mix of beach, escarpment and train-line convenience to Wollongong and beyond.
Lifestyle & dining
Corrimal's town centre, clustered around the railway station and Princes Highway, has a solid run of cafes, bakeries and casual dining that locals lean on daily rather than travel out of the suburb for. The beach itself, Corrimal Beach, is the main lifestyle drawcard, with a grassed reserve, rock pool and surf club that anchor weekends year-round. For bigger nights out or a wider spread of restaurants, Wollongong's CBD and its own beachside dining strip are a short drive or train ride south.
Shopping
Everyday shopping is handled comfortably within Corrimal, with a supermarket-anchored strip along Railway Street and the Princes Highway covering groceries, pharmacies and specialty stores. Residents wanting a bigger retail fix typically head to Wollongong Central or the shopping precincts around Towradgi and Fairy Meadow, both close by, for department stores and larger format retailers.
Getting around
Corrimal railway station, on the South Coast Line, is one of the suburb's biggest practical assets, offering a direct rail link into Wollongong in one direction and up towards Sydney in the other, making it workable for commuters who don't want to drive the full distance. The Princes Highway runs through the suburb and connects easily to neighbouring Towradgi, Fernhill, Tarrawanna, Bellambi and Russell Vale, as well as the Northern Distributor for faster runs into Wollongong or up the coast.
Schools & families
Families are well catered for locally, with Corrimal Public School and Corrimal East Public School serving primary-aged children, alongside St Columbkille's Catholic Primary School for those seeking a faith-based option. Corrimal High School covers secondary education in the suburb itself, and Aspect South Coast School provides specialist support schooling, giving the area a genuinely broad spread of education options within a small geographic footprint.
Parks & recreation
Beyond the beach and rock pool, Corrimal has a good stock of local parks and sporting grounds that get heavy use from junior sport through to weekend walkers, and the escarpment backdrop means bushwalking and lookout drives are never far away. The shared cycle and walking path that runs along the coast connects Corrimal to neighbouring beaches at Towradgi and Bellambi, making it easy to turn a short local walk into a longer coastal outing.
The property market
Corrimal's housing stock leans strongly towards standalone houses, which make up 58% of current listings, with apartments and units at 24%, townhouses at 16% and a small 2% share of vacant land. The median house price sits at $1.22 million after growth of 15.4% recently, reflecting sustained demand for coastal Illawarra living within commuting distance of both Wollongong and Sydney. Units and apartments offer a considerably more accessible entry point at a median of $640,000, while the median rent across the suburb is $780 a week, underlining Corrimal's appeal to both owner-occupiers chasing lifestyle and investors targeting a tight rental market.
Market snapshot
Corrimal property market
Median sale price
$1.22m
House · 3 bed
Median rent
$780
per week
Gross rental yield
3.3%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$928k
Median
$1.22m
Premium
$1.56m
Days on market
24
Auction clearance
80%
Sold this year
60
Median sold price trend · House 3 bed
Compound growth +3.9% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Corrimal by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Corrimal, NSW 2518.
Population
6,972
residents (2021)
Median age
41
years
Household income
$1,508
median, per week
Median rent
$365
per week
Median mortgage
$2,167
per month
Mortgage / income
33%
stretched (>30%)
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Corrimal
Government school catchment
Independent & Catholic schools
Recent results
Recently sold in Corrimal
$1.81m
32 Wilford Street
Sold ~July 2026
$1.35m
22 Cottage Grove
Sold ~July 2026
$1.09m
11 Cresting Avenue
Sold ~July 2026
$1.09m
400 Princes Highway
Sold ~July 2026
$600k
5/267 Princes Highway
Sold ~July 2026
$995k
4/18 Underwood Street
Sold ~July 2026
$1.49m
5A Arthur Street
Sold ~July 2026
$1.19m
52 Albert Street
Sold ~July 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Common questions
Corrimal suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Corrimal?
The median house price in Corrimal, NSW is $1.22m for a 3-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 15.4%.
How much is rent in Corrimal?
The median weekly rent in Corrimal is around $780 per week.
Is Corrimal a good place to live?
Corrimal is a suburb north of the city of Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia. Corrimal is an established residential suburb in NSW, with a population of around 6,972 and 5 schools in the area.
What is the population of Corrimal?
Corrimal has a population of 6,972 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 41.
What schools are in Corrimal?
There are 5 schools in or near Corrimal, including Aspect South Coast School, Corrimal East Public School and Corrimal Public School.
How long do homes take to sell in Corrimal?
Properties in Corrimal take around 24 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 80%.
How much do you need to buy in Corrimal?
Entry-level properties in Corrimal start around $928k, while premium homes reach $1.56m.
What suburbs are near Corrimal?
Suburbs near Corrimal include Towradgi, Fernhill, Tarrawanna, Bellambi and Russell Vale.
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