ILLAWONG
ILLAWONG Property Overview
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Menai High School
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About ILLAWONG
Illawong is located in Southern Sydney, approximately 29.4km from CBD, about 60 minutes by public transport. According to ABS 2021 Census, the population is 7,427 with a density of 1560 people/km².
Property: According to NSW Rent and Sales Report (Nov 2025), house median $1,720,000, on par with Sydney average; unit median $1,185,000, above Sydney average.
Education: According to NESA 2025 HSC results, government school Menai High School has 51 Distinguished Achievers.
Safety: According to NSW BOCSAR 2025 data, crime rate is 1629 per 100,000, 0.25x the NSW average, an extremely safe area.
Demographics: English comprises 29.66%, the largest ethnic group, followed by Australian (27.84%) and Irish (9.22%).
Transport: No train station coverage.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to NSW Government Rent and Sales Report (November 2025), Illawong has a house median of $1,720,000 and unit median of $1,185,000. Property prices are close to Sydney median levels.
According to NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (September 2025), Illawong has a crime rate of 1629 per 100,000, which is 0.25x the NSW average (6635). Significantly below NSW average, a very safe area.
Government schools: Menai High School, 2024 HSC results: 51 Distinguished Achievers, 1 Top Achievers, AU Guide Score 55.4. Catholic schools: Aquinas Catholic College, 2024 HSC results: 132 Distinguished Achievers, 4 All Rounders, 1 Top Achievers, AU Guide Score 74.2 (neighbouring suburb). Independent schools: Inaburra School, 2024 HSC results: 75 Distinguished Achievers, 1 All Rounders, 1 Top Achievers, 1 First in Course, AU Guide Score 64.2 (neighbouring suburb).
According to ABS 2021 Census, Illawong has a population of 7,427, with Chinese comprising 6.10%. Chinese proportion close to NSW average. Main ethnic groups: English (29.66%), Aust (27.84%), Irish (9.22%), Scottish (8.15%), Greek (7.66%).
Illawong is approximately 29.4km from Sydney CBD, about 37 minutes by car or 60 minutes by public transport. No train station coverage. Relies mainly on bus or driving. Outer ring suburb, moderate commute time.