Avondale NSW

Postcode 2530 · Wollongong LGA

Avondale is a small community in New South Wales within the Wollongong local government area (postcode 2530). With a population of 1,695, the suburb has an established demographic with a median age of 40. Households earn a median income of $79K per year, with an average household size of 2.4 people. The most common occupations are technicians & trades, professionals, community & personal service. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Scottish.

The median house price in Avondale is $700,000, having dropped significantly 15.8% over the past year. Units have a median price of $691,000 (+2.4% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $698. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 5.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,903.

Public transport access includes 14 bus stops. The crime rate in the Wollongong LGA is below average at 3,519 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Avondale offers a gross rental yield of 5.2%, rated as high yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($700K/$1.5M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 8.8x is considered moderate. House prices have moved -15.8% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield5.2% High Yield
Price vs State$700K/$1.5M Below Median
Affordability8.8x Moderate
Price Momentum-15.8% Falling
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage3/10
Education3/10
Economic3/10
Disadvantage3/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$700K
-15.8% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$691K
2.4% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$300
POPULATION
1,695
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age40
Household Size2.4
HH Income /wk$1,524
Personal Income /wk$725
Mortgage /mth$1,903
CRIME (Wollongong LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)3,519
Total Incidents7,808
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops14
Data: 2026