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Austinmer

NSW 2515 • Rest of NSW

2,725
Population (2021)
$134,472
Median Household Income
3.34 km²
Area
$550/wk
Median Rent
CoastalBeachsideCommuter RailFamily-FriendlyLifestyle

About Austinmer

Austinmer is a northern Illawarra coastal suburb in Wollongong, about 15 km north of Wollongong CBD and roughly 70 km south of Sydney. The 2021 Census records a population of 2,725, with a mix of established families, professionals and lifestyle-focused residents. Set between the escarpment and the ocean, the suburb has a compact village feel with strong natural amenity. Its character combines beachside living, heritage housing pockets and easy rail access along the South Coast corridor.

Lifestyle in Austinmer revolves around its patrolled surf beach, ocean pool, cafés and local village strip near the station. Residents and visitors use nearby Thirroul for additional retail and services while benefiting from a strong local community identity. Regular train services support commuting to Wollongong and Sydney, though road travel along Lawrence Hargrave Drive remains common. Austinmer is popular with families, commuters and sea-change buyers seeking a relaxed coastal setting.

Austinmer falls under postcode 2515 and is governed by Wollongong Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Heathcote electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2515
Urban Area
Wollongong
LGA / Council
Wollongong
Federal Electorate
Cunningham
State Electorate
Heathcote
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-34.30°, 150.93°
Statistical Area
Rest of NSW
Area
3.34 km²
Elevation
145m

🏷️ Property Prices 2025

Median sale prices in Austinmer for 2025. Based on every residential settlement recorded by the NSW Valuer General in 2025.

🏡House
$1.7M
31 sales · ▼ 11.3% vs 2024
🏢Unit / Apartment
$1.04M
5 sales · ▼ 6.1% vs 2024

Source: NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information. Strata-titled sales are counted as units; all others as houses. Suburbs with fewer than 5 sales in a category are omitted.

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$550
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,726
Avg Household Size
2.8 people
Median Age
42 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
1%

10 state housing + 0 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Austinmer Station
0.7 km
9 min
Thirroul Station
1.8 km
22 min
Coledale Station
2.2 km
27 min
Woonona Station
6 km
Not walkable

Bus Services

  • Illawarra local buses — Thirroul and Wollongong 20-45 min
  • Coastal route services — Bulli / Woonona / northern suburbs 15-35 min
  • School and peak services — Regional education centres 20-50 min

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
71 km
By Train
1 hr 35 min-2 hr
By Bus
2 hr+ (multi-leg)
By Car (Peak)
1 hr 35 min-2 hr 20 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr 20 min-1 hr 45 min

🛣️ Daily commuting is often to Wollongong; Sydney commuting is viable by rail for some residents.

Walkability Somewhat Walkable

Beach, station and local village facilities are accessible on foot for many homes, though larger errands usually require short drives.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏛️ Heritage-Listed Places

There is 1 heritage-listed place in or near Austinmer, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.

Austinmer Railway Station group
Railway Avenue, Austinmer • SHR #01077

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest 2025 rates for the Wollongong Local Government Area, which contains Austinmer. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.

Break & enter (dwelling)
216.8 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 5.9%
Motor vehicle theft
190.2 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Non-DV assault
342.5 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
11.3 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
371.3 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 5.5%
View all 62 offence types for Wollongong →

Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
2,560
Census 2021
2,725
▲ 6.4% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Personal Income 2016
$45,760
Personal Income 2021
$56,160
▲ 22.7% increase

2021 Census income breakdown

Personal = median for one earner. Household = all members of a dwelling pooled. Family = related members only. Annual = weekly × 52.

Personal
$56,160 / yr
$1080/wk
Household
$134,472 / yr
$2586/wk
Family
$153,660 / yr
$2955/wk

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 2,214
Born Overseas 459

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 159
  • 2. New Zealand 33
  • 3. United States 29
  • 4. Scotland 26
  • 5. South Africa 18
  • 6. Germany 17
  • 7. Ireland 17
  • 8. Netherlands 17
  • 9. Italy 11
  • 10. Malaysia 9

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,164
Australian 1,052
Irish 499
Scottish 360
German 124
Italian 123
Dutch 72
Australian Aboriginal 53
Welsh 40
Polish 38

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,561
Both parents born in Australia
610
Both parents born overseas
494
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
53.9%
Christianity
39.5%
Buddhism
0.6%
Judaism
0.4%
Hinduism
0.1%
Islam
0.1%
Sikhism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
173 (6.3%)
5-14 years
370 (13.6%)
15-19 years
164 (6.0%)
20-24 years
107 (3.9%)
25-34 years
269 (9.9%)
35-44 years
362 (13.3%)
45-54 years
364 (13.4%)
55-64 years
406 (14.9%)
65-74 years
321 (11.8%)
75-84 years
142 (5.2%)
85+ years
38 (1.4%)

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Austinmer known for? +

Lifestyle in Austinmer revolves around its patrolled surf beach, ocean pool, cafés and local village strip near the station.

How far is Austinmer from Sydney CBD? +

Austinmer is approximately 71 kilometres from Sydney CBD. The drive takes approximately 1 hr 35 min-2 hr 20 min in peak hour and 1 hr 20 min-1 hr 45 min off-peak.

Does Austinmer have public transport? +

The nearest train station is Austinmer Station (0.7 km away, approximately 9 min walk) on the South Coast Line. Bus services include Illawarra local buses, running to Thirroul and Wollongong in approximately 20-45 min.

What is the population of Austinmer? +

According to the 2021 Census, Austinmer has a population of 2,725 residents. The suburb is part of the broader NSW metropolitan area.

Is Austinmer a good place to live? +

Austinmer is well-suited to families, offering a comfortable suburban lifestyle in NSW. Residents and visitors use nearby Thirroul for additional retail and services while benefiting from a strong local community identity.

What is the postcode for Austinmer? +

The postcode for Austinmer is 2515. It is located in New South Wales (NSW).

What is the average income in Austinmer? +

Based on the 2021 Census, the median personal income in Austinmer is about $1,080 per week (around $56,200 per year). The median household income is $2,586 per week and the median family income is $2,955 per week.

What is the median house price in Austinmer? +

As of 2025, the median house price is $1,700,000, down 11.3% on the previous year, and the median unit/apartment price is $1,042,500, down 6.1% on the previous year. Figures are based on NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information.

What is the age profile of Austinmer? +

The median age in Austinmer is 42. The largest age group is 55–64 (406 residents, around 15%). Around 26% of residents are under 20 and about 18% are aged 65 or older. (2021 Census)

Is Austinmer a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Austinmer is part of the Wollongong LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.

How much is rent in Austinmer? +

In Austinmer, the median weekly rent is $550, and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,726 (2021 Census).