NSW · 2518

Tarrawanna

Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Tarrawanna, NSW 2518.

Tarrawanna, NSW 2518

About Tarrawanna

Welcome to Tarrawanna

Tarrawanna is a northern suburb of Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia, extending westward from the Princes Highway over the Illawarra Escarpment. Tarrawanna's main street Meadow Street has a few shops including cafes, a brewery, a Thai restaurant, a post office, a fish and chips shop and a grocer.

Market snapshot

Tarrawanna property market

Median price ranks #804 of 3,797 suburbs · pricier than 79%

Median sale price

$1.23m

House · 3 bed

Median rent

per week

Gross rental yield

annual rent ÷ sale price

Typical price range

Entry

$934k

Median

$1.23m

Premium

$1.70m

Days on market

27

Auction clearance

0%

Sold this year

18

Median sold price trend · House 3 bed

Compound growth +4.5% / yr over 4 yrs

Property types on market

Share of current listings in Tarrawanna by dwelling type.

House50%
Townhouse50%

Who lives here

Demographics

ABS Census 2021 figures for Tarrawanna, NSW 2518.

Population

2,184

residents (2021)

Median age

48

years

Household income

$1,449

median, per week

Median rent

$340

per week

Median mortgage

$2,167

per month

Mortgage / income

35%

stretched (>30%)

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.

Education

Schools in Tarrawanna

Government school catchment

Tarrawanna Public School

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Recent results

Recently sold in Tarrawanna

$1.25m

18 Kendall Street

house2 bd · 1 ba · 1 car

Sold ~July 2026

$1.98m

26 Brooker Street

house4 bd · 3 ba · 2 car

Sold ~June 2026

$1.15m

100 Caldwell Avenue

house3 bd · 1 ba · 3 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 Tarrawanna

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Compare the area

Price map around Tarrawanna

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

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Common questions

Tarrawanna suburb FAQ

What is the median property price in Tarrawanna?

The median house price in Tarrawanna, NSW is $1.23m for a 3-bedroom home.

Is Tarrawanna a good place to live?

Tarrawanna is a northern suburb of Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia, extending westward from the Princes Highway over the Illawarra Escarpment. Tarrawanna is an established residential suburb in NSW, with a population of around 2,184 and 1 school in the area.

What is the population of Tarrawanna?

Tarrawanna has a population of 2,184 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 48.

What schools are in Tarrawanna?

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

How long do homes take to sell in Tarrawanna?

Properties in Tarrawanna take around 27 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 0%.

How much do you need to buy in Tarrawanna?

Entry-level properties in Tarrawanna start around $934k, while premium homes reach $1.70m.

What suburbs are near Tarrawanna?

Suburbs near Tarrawanna include Fernhill, Corrimal, Balgownie, Towradgi and Mount Ousley.