LAKE ILLAWARRA
LAKE ILLAWARRA Property Overview
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Lake Illawarra High School
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About LAKE ILLAWARRA
Lake Illawarra is located in Wollongong Region. According to ABS 2021 Census, the population is 3,288 with a density of 1965 people/km².
Property: According to NSW Rent and Sales Report (Nov 2025), house median $878,000, below Sydney average; unit median $704,000, below Sydney average.
Education: According to NESA 2025 HSC results, government school Lake Illawarra High School has 2 Distinguished Achievers.
Safety: According to NSW BOCSAR 2025 data, crime rate is 8029 per 100,000, 1.21x the NSW average, safety level close to NSW average.
Demographics: English comprises 37.87%, the largest ethnic group, followed by Australian (35.46%) and Scottish (9.19%).
Transport: No train station coverage.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to NSW Government Rent and Sales Report (November 2025), Lake Illawarra has a house median of $878,000 and unit median of $704,000. Property prices are below Sydney median, offering good value.
According to NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (September 2025), Lake Illawarra has a crime rate of 8029 per 100,000, which is 1.21x the NSW average (6635). Slightly above NSW average, recommend understanding specific conditions.
Government schools: Lake Illawarra High School, 2024 HSC results: 2 Distinguished Achievers.
According to ABS 2021 Census, Lake Illawarra has a population of 3,288, with Chinese comprising 0.50%. Lower Chinese proportion, suitable for families seeking integration into local community. Main ethnic groups: English (37.87%), Aust (35.46%), Scottish (9.19%), Irish (8.24%), Aust_Abor (4.93%).
Lake Illawarra is approximately 109.3km from Sydney CBD, about 95 minutes by car or 147 minutes by public transport. No train station coverage. Relies mainly on bus or driving. Far from city centre, suitable for families not requiring frequent commuting.