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Mount Saint Thomas

NSW 2500 • Rest of NSW

1,449
Population (2021)
$42,588
Median Income
0.65 km²
Area
47m
Elevation

About Mount Saint Thomas

Mount Saint Thomas is an accessible, family-friendly suburb in New South Wales, located within the Wollongong (City) area. With a population of 1,449 and a median income of $42,588, the suburb attracts families, first-home buyers, and a diverse multicultural community. Covering 0.65 km² at an elevation of 47m, 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 Mount Saint Thomas provides. The area continues to develop while maintaining its welcoming community spirit.

Mount Saint Thomas 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
Wollongong
Federal Electorate
Cunningham
State Electorate
Wollongong
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-34.44°, 150.87°
Statistical Area
Rest of NSW
Area
0.65 km²
Elevation
47m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$300
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,167
Avg Household Size
2.6 people
Median Age
37 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
1,468
Census 2021
1,449
▼ 1.3% decline

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$34,320
Income 2021
$42,588
▲ 24.1% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 1,083
Born Overseas 313

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 51
  • 2. North Macedonia 51
  • 3. Italy 26
  • 4. New Zealand 16
  • 5. Thailand 14
  • 6. Myanmar 12
  • 7. Croatia 11
  • 8. Scotland 11
  • 9. Chile 9
  • 10. Ireland 9
  • 11. Germany 6
  • 12. India 6
  • 13. Brazil 5
  • 14. Netherlands 5
  • 15. United States 5

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 562
English 518
Irish 190
Scottish 157
Macedonian 83
Italian 78
German 67
Australian Aboriginal 43
Dutch 24
Greek 21

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

759
Both parents born in Australia
400
Both parents born overseas
237
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
50.1%
No Religion
42.7%
Islam
1.0%
Buddhism
0.8%
Hinduism
0.5%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
99 (6.8%)
5-14 years
183 (12.6%)
15-19 years
87 (6.0%)
20-24 years
91 (6.3%)
25-34 years
198 (13.7%)
35-44 years
211 (14.6%)
45-54 years
187 (12.9%)
55-64 years
188 (13.0%)
65-74 years
116 (8.0%)
75-84 years
65 (4.5%)
85+ years
23 (1.6%)

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