NSW · 2502

Primbee

Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Primbee, NSW 2502.

Primbee, NSW 2502

About Primbee

Welcome to Primbee

Primbee is a small suburb of Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia. It is located on the northern end of the Windang Peninsula separating Lake Illawarra and the Pacific Ocean. Primbee is close to Windang and Warrawong in the Illawarra. It was originally referred to as “The Lake Suburb” until formally being named as Primbee. It is sometimes referred to as "The Upper Peninsula" or "The Upper Island". The latter refers to a local legend that there was once a second entrance to Lake Illawarra located between Primbee and Kemblawarra Industrial Park.

Market snapshot

Primbee property market

Median price ranks #1,230 of 3,797 suburbs · pricier than 68%

Median sale price

$1.03m

House · 3 bed

Median rent

$728

per week

Gross rental yield

3.7%

annual rent ÷ sale price

Typical price range

Entry

$882k

Median

$1.03m

Premium

$1.24m

Days on market

Auction clearance

0%

Sold this year

10

Median sold price trend · House 3 bed

Compound growth +4.2% / yr over 4 yrs

Property types on market

Share of current listings in Primbee by dwelling type.

House75%
Townhouse25%

Who lives here

Demographics

ABS Census 2021 figures for Primbee, NSW 2502.

Population

1,623

residents (2021)

Median age

44

years

Household income

$1,341

median, per week

Median rent

$350

per week

Median mortgage

$1,904

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 Primbee

Government school catchment

Primbee Public School

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Recent results

Recently sold in Primbee

$1m

85 Lakeview Parade

house5 bd · 2 car

Sold ~June 2026

Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.

Explore the area

Properties & amenities in Primbee

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Price map around Primbee

Every listing for sale near Primbee, coloured by price — so you can see how it stacks up against the streets and suburbs next door.

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Common questions

Primbee suburb FAQ

What is the median property price in Primbee?

The median house price in Primbee, NSW is $1.03m for a 3-bedroom home.

How much is rent in Primbee?

The median weekly rent in Primbee is around $728 per week.

Is Primbee a good place to live?

Primbee is a small suburb of Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia. Primbee is an established residential suburb in NSW, with a population of around 1,623 and 1 school in the area.

What is the population of Primbee?

Primbee has a population of 1,623 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 44.

What schools are in Primbee?

There is 1 school in or near Primbee, including Primbee Public School.

How much do you need to buy in Primbee?

Entry-level properties in Primbee start around $882k, while premium homes reach $1.24m.

What suburbs are near Primbee?

Suburbs near Primbee include Windang, Warrawong, Lake Heights, Cringila and Port Kembla.