Wollongong, Australia

Full City Profile

2.4 /5.0

C Fair

280,153 Population 1,061/sq mi density

95 ft Elevation 29 meters

63°F Avg Temperature 17°C

Overall

2.4 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Economy

2.7 / 5.0

$28,257 median income, 5.6% unemployment

Affordability

2.0 / 5.0

$231,000 home value, $1,155/mo rent

Wollongong, Australia

At a Glance

Median Income

$28,257

62% below

$28,257 per capita

Home Value

$231,000

18% below

Median Rent

$1,155/mo

1% below

Unemployment

5.6%

56% above

Avg Temperature

63°F

328 sunny days/yr

Is Wollongong a Good Place to Live?

2.4 / 5.0 — Fair

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Wollongong residents earn a median household income of $28,257 , which is 62% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,257. The unemployment rate stands at 5.6% (56% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 148 business establishments, including 66 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Wollongong is $231,000 , 18% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,155/month.

Climate & Weather

Wollongong has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 328 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population280,153

Median Age35.0 yrs

Density1,061/mi²

Foreign Born32.0%

Economy

C+

Median Income$28,257

Per Capita$28,257

Unemployment5.6%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$543

Housing

Home Value$231,000

Rent$1,155

Ownership43.4%

Housing Units112,061

Climate

Avg Temp63°F

Sunny Days328/yr

Rain37.5 in/yr

Elevation95 ft

Did You Know?

Wollongong was founded in 1834.

32.0% of residents are foreign-born.