Unanderra
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Unanderra, NSW 2526.
About Unanderra
Welcome to Unanderra
Unanderra sits on the southern fringe of Wollongong, a solid 90-minute drive south of the Sydney CBD but only a few minutes from Wollongong's own city centre and beaches. Tucked between the escarpment and the Princes Highway corridor, it's the kind of suburb long-time Illawarra locals know well but outsiders often overlook — which is exactly its appeal.
With a population of 5,476 and a median age of 42, Unanderra has the feel of an established, settled community rather than a transient rental patch. It suits families after space and affordability relative to inner Wollongong, downsizers who want single-level living within reach of the coast, and commuters happy to trade a slightly longer trip for a quieter street.
Lifestyle & dining
Life in Unanderra is unpretentious and practical, built around a small but useful local strip rather than a glossy café scene. Residents tend to head into nearby Figtree or on to Wollongong CBD for a bigger night out, dining strip or waterfront walk, while keeping the day-to-day essentials close to home. It's a suburb where backyards, sheds and a bit of elbow room still matter, and where neighbours tend to know each other — a legacy of its history as a working Illawarra town rather than a Sydney satellite.
Shopping
Unanderra has a compact local shopping precinct catering to everyday needs, with the bigger retail centres at Wollongong and Figtree only a short drive away for full-line supermarkets, homewares and speciality shopping. For most residents, the pattern is local convenience during the week and a trip into greater Wollongong for anything more substantial, which keeps traffic and parking pressure in the suburb itself manageable.
Getting around
Unanderra's biggest practical asset is its train station on the South Coast line, giving residents a direct rail link into Wollongong and, further afield, Sydney — handy for those who work up the line but want cheaper housing than the inner city offers. The Princes Highway and Southern Freeway are both close by, making car trips to Figtree, Berkeley, Mount Saint Thomas and Cordeaux Heights, or further south to Shellharbour and Kiama, straightforward.
Schools & families
Families are well served locally, with Unanderra Public School, Farmborough Road Public School and St Pius X Catholic Primary School covering the primary years, plus Cedars Christian College and its Aspire program offering a K-12 option within the suburb itself. Aspect South Coast School adds a specialist option for families needing tailored educational support. Combined with neighbouring options in Figtree and Farmborough Heights, the schooling choice in this pocket of the Illawarra is broader than the suburb's modest size might suggest.
The property market
Unanderra's median house price sits at $865,000, having lifted 4.8% recently — solid growth that reflects buyers pushing south from pricier Wollongong suburbs in search of value. Houses dominate the market, making up 75% of current listings, with townhouses at 14%, vacant land at 8% and apartments or units a modest 3%, underlining the suburb's character as a house-and-land, family-oriented market rather than a unit-heavy one. Median rent of $680 a week points to solid tenant demand, likely underpinned by the train line and relative affordability compared with suburbs closer to the beach.
Parks & recreation
The surrounding landscape does a lot of the work here, with the escarpment forming a green backdrop and reserves scattered through Unanderra and neighbouring Mount Saint Thomas and Cordeaux Heights offering walking tracks, sporting fields and playgrounds. It's a suburb that rewards an active, outdoors lifestyle without needing to leave the area, while the beaches of Wollongong and Port Kembla remain a short drive for anyone after surf or sand.
Market snapshot
Unanderra property market
Median sale price
$865k
House · 3 bed
Median rent
$680
per week
Gross rental yield
4.1%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$733k
Median
$865k
Premium
$1.09m
Days on market
17
Auction clearance
0%
Sold this year
50
Median sold price trend · House 3 bed
Compound growth +2.5% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Unanderra by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Unanderra, NSW 2526.
Population
5,476
residents (2021)
Median age
42
years
Household income
$1,211
median, per week
Median rent
$285
per week
Median mortgage
$1,950
per month
Mortgage / income
37%
stretched (>30%)
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Unanderra
Government school catchment
Independent & Catholic schools
Aspect South Coast School, Unanderra
Recent results
Recently sold in Unanderra
$1.40m
23 Tannery Street
Sold ~July 2026
$860k
7 Bruce Street
Sold ~July 2026
$1.03m
8 Leigh Crescent
Sold ~July 2026
$895k
6A Mianga Crescent
Sold ~July 2026
$975k
52 Waples Road
Sold ~July 2026
$1.01m
120 Blackman Parade
Sold ~July 2026
$811k
26 Stratford Road
Sold ~July 2026
$819k
3/12A Tallegalla 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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Properties & amenities in Unanderra
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Price map around Unanderra
Every listing for sale near Unanderra, coloured by price — so you can see how it stacks up against the streets and suburbs next door.
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Common questions
Unanderra suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Unanderra?
The median house price in Unanderra, NSW is $865k for a 3-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 4.8%.
How much is rent in Unanderra?
The median weekly rent in Unanderra is around $680 per week.
Is Unanderra a good place to live?
Unanderra is a suburb of Wollongong in New South Wales, Australia. Unanderra is an established residential suburb in NSW, with a population of around 5,476 and 5 schools in the area.
What is the population of Unanderra?
Unanderra has a population of 5,476 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 42.
What schools are in Unanderra?
There are 5 schools in or near Unanderra, including Cedars Christian College, Aspect South Coast School, Unanderra and Cedars Christian College - Aspire.
How long do homes take to sell in Unanderra?
Properties in Unanderra take around 17 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 0%.
How much do you need to buy in Unanderra?
Entry-level properties in Unanderra start around $733k, while premium homes reach $1.09m.
What suburbs are near Unanderra?
Suburbs near Unanderra include Cordeaux Heights, Figtree, Farmborough Heights, Berkeley and Mount Saint Thomas.
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