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West Wollongong Postcode
New South Wales
Located in New South Wales, West Wollongong is a locality approximately 69 kilometres from Sydney. The postcode for West Wollongong is 2500, and residents use the 02 telephone area code.
According to the 2021 Census, West Wollongong has a population of 5,223 (2,575 males, 2,642 females). The median age is 35 years.
The median weekly household income in West Wollongong is $1,672, with a median personal income of $759 per week.
The median weekly rent is $370 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,123.
In terms of birthplace, 88% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are Other countries (253), India (86), and New Zealand (72).
73.5% of residents speak only English at home, while 21.2% speak another language.
The employment rate in West Wollongong shows 2,463 people employed (1,353 full-time, 811 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 5.8%.
The most common occupations are professionals (628), technicians & trades (243), and managers (217).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), West Wollongong has an IRSAD score of 1008 placing it in decile 7 (advantaged). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
West Wollongong covers an area of 2.1 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 2528 persons per km².
Statistically, West Wollongong sits within the Wollongong area, part of the broader Illawarra region. It falls under the Wollongong local government area.
The federal electorate for West Wollongong is Cunningham (Provincial).
West Wollongong Details
| Postcode | 2500 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 5,223 |
| Median Age | 35 years |
| Median Household Income | $1,672/week |
| Median Personal Income | $759/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $370 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $2,123 |
| Average Household Size | 2.5 persons |
| Area | 2.1 km² |
| Population Density | 2528/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 1,954 |
| Completed Year 12 | 49.4% |
| Australian Citizens | 84.8% |
| Indigenous Population | 92 (1.8%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.8% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 7/10 (advantaged) |
| Latitude | -34.4244 |
| Longitude | 150.8682 |
| Distance from Sydney | 69 km |
| Region (SA4) | Illawarra |
| Area (SA3) | Wollongong |
| Local Government | Wollongong |
| Federal Electorate | Cunningham |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 955 (18.3%) |
| 15–24 years | 928 (17.8%) |
| 25–44 years | 1,440 (27.6%) |
| 45–64 years | 1,171 (22.4%) |
| 65+ years | 732 (14.0%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 484 (9.3%) |
| Asthma | 168 (3.2%) |
| Arthritis | 117 (2.2%) |
| Diabetes | 112 (2.1%) |
| Heart Disease | 87 (1.7%) |
| Lung Condition | 82 (1.6%) |
| Cancer | 53 (1.0%) |
| Dementia | 9 (0.2%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 174 (9.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 706 (36.5%) |
| 2 vehicles | 745 (38.6%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 307 (15.9%) |