People & Lifestyle Wollongong NSW 2500

Wollongong: Vibrant, multicultural, friendly, coastal.

Diversity Levels in Wollongong

The proportion of the population who are not 3rd+ generation Anglo-Australians
Sources: ABS, TORREN and Microburbs, 2006 - 2023

Field	Value	VS Illawarra	Trend
Median age	35	Bottom 16%	1% to Jan 2021
Net internal migration (LGA)	Premium	Premium	Premium
Net overseas migration (LGA)	Premium	Premium	Premium
Australian Aboriginal	1.9%	Top 42%	900% to Dec 2021
Overseas born parents	43.8%	Top 8%	0% to Dec 2021

Quality of Life in Wollongong

Full Wollongong Liveability Report

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The proportion of residents who enjoy a healthy, satisfying life.
Sources: ABS, AIHW, DSS, GEOSPATIAL, GOOGLE, TORREN and Microburbs, 2006 - 2045

Field	Value	VS Illawarra	Trend
Healthcare Coverage Index	24	Top 12%	Data for Jun 2023
Life satisfaction score (SA2)	78	Bottom 28%	Data for Dec 2016
Lifestyle Score	78.0	Top 18%	Data for May 2023
Mental Health Score	34.0	Bottom 35%	Data for May 2023
Physical Health	99.8%	Top 1%	Data for May 2023
Routine disruption post COVID (LGA)	Premium	Premium	Premium

Conservatism in Wollongong

The proportion of the population who hold traditional values.
Sources: ABS, AEC and Microburbs, 2006 - 2023

Field	Value	VS Illawarra	Trend
% Religious	56.0%	Top 49%	Data for May 2023
Intact families	87.5%	Top 41%	2% to Jan 2021
Support for: Right Wing Parties (federal level)	35.6%	Bottom 17%	Data for Dec 2022

Convenience Score in Wollongong

Wollongong Amenities Map

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The higher the score, the faster the travel time to regular amenities like work and shopping and the easier it is to access them without private cars.
Sources: ABS, GEOSPATIAL, TORREN and Microburbs, 2006 - 2045

Field	Value	VS Illawarra	Trend
Public transport commuters	1.5%	Top 9%	1% to Dec 2021
Vehicles per household	1.3	Bottom 18%	3% to Jan 2021
Bicycle commuters	0.6%	Top 13%	62% to Dec 2021
Distance to the nearest city	1 km	Bottom 1%	Data for Mar 2023
Walk commuters	10.1%	Top 15%	37% to Dec 2021

Hip Score in Wollongong

Wollongong Hip Score & Guide

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The higher the score, the more fashionable and lively an area is: a trendy, progressive population with easy access to nightlife and culture.
Sources: ABS, AEC, GOOGLE and Microburbs, 2006 - 2023

Field	Value	VS Illawarra	Trend
Gay marriage support (CED)	66%	Top 28%	Data for Nov 2017
Hip Venues	15	Top 13%	Data for Aug 2023
Late Night Venues	56.0	Top 1%	Data for May 2023
No religion	43.8%	Bottom 46%	60% to Jan 2021
Postgraduates	9.8%	Top 5%	292% to Dec 2021
Potentially Hip Demographics	63.0%	Top 2%	3% to Jan 2021
Support for: Left Wing Parties (federal level)	58.8%	Top 6%	Data for Dec 2022
Visitors	0.2%	Top 17%	54% to Jan 2021

Community Score in Wollongong

Wollongong Community Report

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The higher the score, the more time residents spend contributing the local community and the more connected residents are to their community.
Sources: ABS, GOOGLE and Microburbs, 2006 - 2023

Field	Value	VS Illawarra	Trend
Community Groups	28.0	Top 1%	Data for May 2023
Community support (LGA)	93.4%	Bottom 18%	Data for Dec 2014
Volunteers	27.1%	Bottom 33%	23% to Jan 2021

Family Score in Wollongong

Wollongong School and Park Map

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The higher the score, the more suitable the suburb is to families with children: good schools, safe, plentiful families, child-friendly amenities like playgrounds
Sources: ABS, DSS, TORREN and Microburbs, 2006 - 2023

Field	Value	VS Illawarra	Trend
Average childcare centre rating	71	Top 12%	Data for Dec 2022
Total childcare places	350	Top 20%	Data for Dec 2022
Family households	50.8%	Bottom 15%	3% to Jan 2021
Stay at home mothers	3.5%	Top 49%	14% to Dec 2021
Parenting payment recipients (single) (Postcode)	Premium	Premium	Premium

Businesses (37)

Name	Address
Tactical roofing and gutters	Crown St, Wollongong NSW 2500, Australia
Wollongong Roofing	200B Kembla St, Wollongong NSW 2500, Australia
Kenwalls Pty Ltd	31 Ellen St, Wollongong NSW 2500, Australia
The Landsculptor	18 Hilltop Ave, Wollongong NSW 2500, Australia
Neo Green Art	5/18 Edward St, Wollongong NSW 2500, Australia

Venues and Restaurants (40)

Name	Address
Kneading Ruby	5 Crown Ln, Wollongong NSW 2500, Australia
Lettuce B. Frank	337 Crown St, Wollongong NSW 2500, Australia
Living Room Wollongong	195 Keira St, Wollongong NSW 2500, Australia
Michael's Trattoria	1/48-50 Crown St, Wollongong NSW 2500, Australia
Lucia's By The Sea	16 Cliff Rd, Wollongong NSW 2500, Australia

Education (11)

Name	Address
Wollongong Public School	67A Church St, Wollongong NSW 2500, Australia
NumberWorks'nWords Tutoring Wollongong	Shop 8/25 Victoria St, Wollongong NSW 2500, Australia
ABC Driving School Wollongong	106 Gipps St, Wollongong NSW 2500, Australia
Bliss Driving School
Sunrising Family Day Care Pty Ltd	363 Crown St, Wollongong NSW 2500, Australia

Health Services (101)

Name	Address
Vision Australia Wollongong	2/106 Market St, Wollongong NSW 2500, Australia
Mcgregor Optical	Ground Floor Shop 2/172-174 Keira St, Wollongong NSW 2500, Australia
OPSM Wollongong	Central Shopping Centre, Shop 40/200 Crown St, Wollongong NSW 2500, Australia
Smart Eyes Optical	63 Market St, Wollongong NSW 2500, Australia
Bruce & Robyn Porter	3/ 74 Kembla St

Community Groups (9)

Tourism (1)

Name	Address
Odyssey Travel	36 Young St, Wollongong NSW 2500, Australia

Recreational Facilities (1)

Headline	Place	Datetime
Anchors Aweigh Art Studio	104B Church St

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