ILLAWONG

Sydney South
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House Median
This suburb $1,720,000
Sydney average $1,750,000
Unit Median
This suburb $1,185,000
Sydney average $840,000
Safety Index
Crime rate 1,629
NSW average 6,635
Chinese Population
This suburb 6.1%
NSW average 5%
Population
Total 7,427
Density 1,560.0/km²
Region Info
Region Sydney South
State New South Wales

ILLAWONG Property Overview

Purchase Prices (2025 Q2)
House Median $1,720,000
House Sales Volume 65 sales
Unit Median $1,185,000
Unit Sales Volume -
Rental Prices (Weekly)
2 Bed House No data
3 Bed House $905/wk
2 Bed Unit No data
3 Bed Unit No data
Data source: NSW Rent and Sales Report 2025 Q2/Q3

ILLAWONG Safety Index

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) September 2025
Very Safe
Crime rate: 1,629 per 100,000 Below NSW average (6,635)
0.25x
vs NSW Average

Crime Rate Comparison

ILLAWONG 1,629/100k
NSW Average 6,635/100k

Safety Tips

ILLAWONG has a crime rate below the NSW average, indicating generally good safety conditions. However, it's still advisable to maintain basic safety awareness and secure personal belongings.

ILLAWONG Community Profile

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Population Overview

7,427
Total Population
1,560
people/km² density
6.1%
Chinese Population
Above average

Major Ethnicities

1
England
2,203 people
29.7%
2
Australia
2,068 people
27.8%
3
Ireland
685 people
9.2%
4
Scotland
605 people
8.2%
5
Greece
569 people
7.7%

Transport

29.4 km
to Sydney CBD
37 min
drive to CBD
60 min
transit to CBD
No Station
bus/car required

Local Schools (1)

Public (1)

Menai High School

Details
55.4 score Year 7-12 Co-ed

ILLAWONG Neighbouring Suburbs

Property data: © NSW Government (2025 Q2) | 3 neighbouring suburbs

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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.