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Lake Illawarra

NSW 2528 • Rest of NSW

3,288
Population (2021)
$31,616
Median Income
1.67 km²
Area
4m
Elevation

About Lake Illawarra

Lake Illawarra is an accessible, family-friendly suburb in New South Wales, located within the Shellharbour (City) area. With a population of 3,288 and a median income of $31,616, the suburb attracts families, first-home buyers, and a diverse multicultural community. Covering 1.67 km² at an elevation of 4m, it offers a comfortable living environment in the Rest of NSW.

The suburb features local amenities, community facilities, and a friendly neighbourhood atmosphere. Residents appreciate the balance of convenience and comfort that Lake Illawarra provides. The area continues to develop while maintaining its welcoming community spirit.

Lake Illawarra falls under postcode 2528 and is governed by Shellharbour Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Shellharbour electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2528
Urban Area
Shellharbour
LGA
Shellharbour
Federal Electorate
Whitlam
State Electorate
Shellharbour
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-34.54°, 150.87°
Statistical Area
Rest of NSW
Area
1.67 km²
Elevation
4m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$328
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,733
Avg Household Size
2.1 people
Median Age
43 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
3,163
Census 2021
3,288
▲ 4.0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$25,584
Income 2021
$31,616
▲ 23.6% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 2,416
Born Overseas 599

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 154
  • 2. New Zealand 41
  • 3. Philippines 30
  • 4. Scotland 23
  • 5. Germany 21
  • 6. Malta 21
  • 7. Italy 19
  • 8. Thailand 19
  • 9. Bosnia & Herzegovina 17
  • 10. Croatia 17
  • 11. India 14
  • 12. Chile 11
  • 13. North Macedonia 11
  • 14. Egypt 10
  • 15. Turkey 9

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,245
Australian 1,166
Scottish 302
Irish 271
Australian Aboriginal 162
German 117
Italian 114
Spanish 69
Filipino 51
Maltese 47

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,748
Both parents born in Australia
847
Both parents born overseas
425
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
48.2%
No Religion
39.2%
Islam
1.4%
Buddhism
1.1%
Hinduism
0.3%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
184 (5.6%)
5-14 years
336 (10.2%)
15-19 years
162 (4.9%)
20-24 years
215 (6.5%)
25-34 years
431 (13.1%)
35-44 years
365 (11.1%)
45-54 years
382 (11.6%)
55-64 years
529 (16.1%)
65-74 years
368 (11.2%)
75-84 years
227 (6.9%)
85+ years
95 (2.9%)

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