Russell Vale
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Russell Vale, NSW 2517.
About Russell Vale
Welcome to Russell Vale
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Russell Vale, NSW 2517.
Population
1,593
residents (2021)
Median age
39
years
Household income
$1,715
median, per week
Median rent
$400
per week
Median mortgage
$2,167
per month
Mortgage / income
29%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Russell Vale
Government school catchment
Recent results
Recently sold in Russell Vale
$1.25m
21 Williams Crescent
Sold ~July 2026
$836k
2/634 Princes Highway
Sold ~July 2026
$1.30m
49 Collaery Road
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
Russell Vale suburb FAQ
Is Russell Vale a good place to live?
Russell Vale is a small suburb of Wollongong in the Illawarra region of New South Wales, Australia. Russell Vale is an established residential suburb in NSW, with a population of around 1,593 and 1 school in the area.
What is the population of Russell Vale?
Russell Vale has a population of 1,593 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 39.
What schools are in Russell Vale?
There is 1 school in or near Russell Vale, including Russell Vale Public School.
What suburbs are near Russell Vale?
Suburbs near Russell Vale include Corrimal, Woonona, Bellambi, East Corrimal and Towradgi.
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