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Huntley (Wollongong - NSW)

NSW 2530 • New South Wales

66
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
13.84 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralGrowth Suburb
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About Huntley (Wollongong - NSW)

Huntley is a small suburb located in the City of Wollongong, situated to the west of Dapto in the Illawarra region of New South Wales. With a population of 66 people recorded in the 2021 Census, it is one of the least-populated suburbs in the Wollongong LGA, covering approximately 13.8 square kilometres of semi-rural land. The suburb was formally named by the NSW Geographical Names Board in August 2005, previously known as West Dapto or considered part of Avondale. Its name derives from the historic Huntley colliery, a coal mine within its boundary, which itself was named after Huntly in New Zealand by its original owners Illawarra Coal.

Huntley offers a quiet semi-rural lifestyle on the western fringe of Wollongong, with residents enjoying access to both Wollongong's coastal amenities and the bushland of the Illawarra escarpment. The area is part of the broader West Dapto urban release corridor, which is one of the largest planned urban growth areas in the Illawarra region. Shopping, schools, and healthcare are readily available in Dapto, just a short drive to the east. The suburb suits those seeking space and a quieter pace while staying connected to the Wollongong metropolitan area.

Huntley (Wollongong - NSW) falls under postcode 2530 and is governed by the Wollongong Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Whitlam, while state elections fall under the Wollongong electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2530
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Wollongong
Federal Electorate
Whitlam
State Electorate
Wollongong
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-34.50°, 150.74°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
13.84 km²
Population Density
5 /km²
Elevation
0m

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🏷️ Property Prices 2025

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

🏡House
$1.01M
33 sales · ▲ 113.5% 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.

💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2530

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2530, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$48,586
Median 2023–24
$59,376
▲ 22.2% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$69,990

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2530; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Dapto Station
4 km
N/A (car needed)

Commute to Wollongong CBD

Distance
20 km
By Train
~25 min from Dapto Station on South Coast Line
By Car (Peak)
25-35 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
20-25 min

🛣️ Car required to reach Dapto Station; from Wollongong, trains also connect to Sydney Central in ~90 min

Walkability Car-Dependent

Semi-rural suburb with no shops or footpaths; car required for all daily needs; Dapto is the nearest service centre

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
66
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest 2025 rates for the Wollongong Local Government Area, which contains Huntley (Wollongong - NSW). 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)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Huntley in Wollongong? +

Huntley is a small suburb in the City of Wollongong, located to the west of Dapto in the Illawarra region of New South Wales.

What is Huntley suburb named after? +

Huntley is named after the historic Huntley colliery, a coal mine within the suburb. The mine itself was named after Huntly in New Zealand by its original owners, Illawarra Coal.

Is Huntley in the West Dapto release area? +

Yes, Huntley is part of the broader West Dapto urban release corridor, one of the largest planned residential growth areas in the Illawarra region.

What train line is near Huntley? +

The nearest train station is Dapto, approximately 4 kilometres away, on the South Coast Line. Trains from Dapto reach Wollongong in about 10 minutes and Sydney Central in approximately 90 minutes.

What is the median house price in Huntley? +

As of 2025, the median house price is $1,012,000, up 113.5% on the previous year. Figures are based on NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information.

Is Huntley a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Huntley 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.

What is the population of Huntley? +

Huntley had a population of 66 at the 2021 Census.