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Coniston

NSW 2500 • Rest of NSW

2,267
Population (2021)
$79,820
Median Household Income
1.05 km²
Area
$350/wk
Median Rent
AffordableInner SuburbanGrowth SuburbWell-ConnectedHistoric

About Coniston

Coniston is a small residential suburb located just 2 kilometres south of the Wollongong CBD in New South Wales, within the City of Wollongong. With a population of around 2,270, it sits between the escarpment hills and the coast, bordered by Mangerton, Mount Saint Thomas, and Port Kembla. The suburb has a working-class heritage tied to the nearby Port Kembla Steelworks and has evolved into an affordable inner-city residential area. Its name derives from HMS Coniston, a British naval vessel that visited the Illawarra in the early 1800s.

Coniston offers an affordable lifestyle within walking distance of Wollongong's city centre, beaches, and entertainment precinct. The suburb features Greenhouse Park, a rehabilitated industrial site with a lookout over the city and Port Kembla. Local amenities include the Coniston Hotel, a bakery, medical centre, and specialty stores along Bridge Street. The suburb's successful football club is a community focal point. Young professionals and families are drawn to its proximity to the CBD, affordable housing, and easy access to both beach and mountain recreation.

Coniston falls under postcode 2500 and is governed by Wollongong Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Wollongong electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2500
Urban Area
Wollongong
LGA / Council
Wollongong
Federal Electorate
Cunningham
State Electorate
Wollongong
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-34.44°, 150.88°
Statistical Area
Rest of NSW
Area
1.05 km²
Elevation
44m

🏷️ Property Prices 2025

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

🏡House
$1.13M
28 sales · ▲ 10.3% vs 2024
🏢Unit / Apartment
$570K
29 sales · ▼ 15.1% 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)
$350
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,820
Avg Household Size
2.4 people
Median Age
39 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
4.3%

33 state housing + 5 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Coniston
0.3 km
4 mins
Wollongong
2 km
25 mins

Bus Services

  • 34 — Wollongong CBD via Bridge Street 8 mins
  • 39 — Port Kembla via Springhill Road 15 mins

Commute to Wollongong CBD

Distance
2 km
By Train
5 mins
By Bus
8-10 mins
By Car (Peak)
5-8 mins
By Car (Off-Peak)
3-5 mins

🛣️ Also 89 km from Sydney CBD; train to Sydney takes approximately 90 mins via South Coast Line

Walkability Very Walkable

Close to Wollongong CBD with local shops, train station, and parks all within easy walking distance

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest 2025 rates for the Wollongong Local Government Area, which contains Coniston. 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
2,268
Census 2021
2,267
▲ -0.0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Personal Income 2016
$25,324
Personal Income 2021
$38,428
▲ 51.7% 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
$38,428 / yr
$739/wk
Household
$79,820 / yr
$1535/wk
Family
$100,048 / yr
$1924/wk

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 1,468
Born Overseas 688

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. North Macedonia 153
  • 2. England 54
  • 3. Croatia 44
  • 4. Vietnam 27
  • 5. China 26
  • 6. New Zealand 26
  • 7. Greece 24
  • 8. Thailand 22
  • 9. Italy 20
  • 10. Turkey 19

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 603
Australian 586
Macedonian 267
Irish 196
Scottish 181
Italian 115
Serbian 97
Greek 77
German 64
Chinese 60

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

903
Both parents born in Australia
894
Both parents born overseas
295
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
51.3%
No Religion
35.2%
Islam
3.9%
Buddhism
1.6%
Hinduism
0.7%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
97 (4.3%)
5-14 years
224 (9.9%)
15-19 years
111 (4.9%)
20-24 years
222 (9.8%)
25-34 years
358 (15.8%)
35-44 years
269 (11.9%)
45-54 years
286 (12.6%)
55-64 years
251 (11.1%)
65-74 years
217 (9.6%)
75-84 years
152 (6.7%)
85+ years
85 (3.7%)

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Coniston known for? +

Coniston offers an affordable lifestyle within walking distance of Wollongong's city centre, beaches, and entertainment precinct.

How far is Coniston from Sydney CBD? +

Coniston is approximately 2 kilometres from Sydney CBD. The drive takes approximately 5-8 mins in peak hour and 3-5 mins off-peak.

Does Coniston have public transport? +

The nearest train station is Coniston (0.3 km away, approximately 4 mins walk) on the South Coast Line (Port Kembla branch). Bus services include 34, running to Wollongong CBD via Bridge Street in approximately 8 mins.

What is the population of Coniston? +

According to the 2021 Census, Coniston has a population of 2,267 residents. The suburb is part of the broader NSW metropolitan area.

Is Coniston a good place to live? +

Coniston is well-suited to a range of residents, offering a comfortable suburban lifestyle in NSW. The suburb features Greenhouse Park, a rehabilitated industrial site with a lookout over the city and Port Kembla.

What is the postcode for Coniston? +

The postcode for Coniston is 2500. It is located in New South Wales (NSW).

What is the average income in Coniston? +

Based on the 2021 Census, the median personal income in Coniston is about $739 per week (around $38,400 per year). The median household income is $1,535 per week and the median family income is $1,924 per week.

What is the median house price in Coniston? +

As of 2025, the median house price is $1,130,500, up 10.3% on the previous year, and the median unit/apartment price is $570,000, down 15.1% on the previous year. Figures are based on NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information.

What is the age profile of Coniston? +

The median age in Coniston is 39. The largest age group is 25–34 (358 residents, around 16%). Around 19% of residents are under 20 and about 20% are aged 65 or older. (2021 Census)

Is Coniston a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Coniston 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 Coniston? +

In Coniston, the median weekly rent is $350, and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,820 (2021 Census).