NSW · 2530

Wongawilli

Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Wongawilli, NSW 2530.

Wongawilli, NSW 2530

About Wongawilli

Welcome to Wongawilli

Wongawilli is a southern suburb of Wollongong, Australia at the foot hills of the Illawarra escarpment. The word "Wonga" is a native Aboriginal word meaning native pigeon.

Market snapshot

Wongawilli property market

Median price ranks #770 of 3,797 suburbs · pricier than 80%

Median sale price

$1.25m

House · 4 bed

Median rent

$940

per week

Gross rental yield

3.9%

annual rent ÷ sale price

Typical price range

Entry

$1.13m

Median

$1.25m

Premium

$1.45m

Days on market

31

Auction clearance

0%

Sold this year

34

Median sold price trend · House 4 bed

Compound growth +6.3% / yr over 4 yrs

Property types on market

Share of current listings in Wongawilli by dwelling type.

House92%
Land8%

Who lives here

Demographics

ABS Census 2021 figures for Wongawilli, NSW 2530.

Population

1,213

residents (2021)

Median age

31

years

Household income

$2,841

median, per week

Median rent

$600

per week

Median mortgage

$2,600

per month

Mortgage / income

21%

comfortable

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

Recent results

Recently sold in Wongawilli

$1.32m

12 Starling Street

house4 bd · 2 ba · 2 car

Sold ~July 2026

$1.15m

28 Thornbill Street

house4 bd · 2 ba · 2 car

Sold ~July 2026

$720k

7 Thornbill Street

land

Sold ~June 2026

$1.05m

11 Wongawilli Road

house5 bd · 2 ba · 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 Wongawilli

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Price map around Wongawilli

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

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Common questions

Wongawilli suburb FAQ

What is the median property price in Wongawilli?

The median house price in Wongawilli, NSW is $1.25m for a 4-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 5.2%.

How much is rent in Wongawilli?

The median weekly rent in Wongawilli is around $940 per week.

Is Wongawilli a good place to live?

Wongawilli is a southern suburb of Wollongong, Australia at the foot hills of the Illawarra escarpment. Wongawilli is an established residential suburb in NSW, with a population of around 1,213.

What is the population of Wongawilli?

Wongawilli has a population of 1,213 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 31.

How long do homes take to sell in Wongawilli?

Properties in Wongawilli take around 31 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 0%.

How much do you need to buy in Wongawilli?

Entry-level properties in Wongawilli start around $1.13m, while premium homes reach $1.45m.

What suburbs are near Wongawilli?

Suburbs near Wongawilli include Horsley, Huntley, Stream Hill, Kembla Grange and Cleveland.