Cordeaux Heights NSW

Postcode 2526 · Wollongong LGA

Cordeaux Heights is a smaller suburb in New South Wales within the Wollongong local government area (postcode 2526). With a population of 4,460, the suburb has an established demographic with a median age of 41. Households earn a median income of $137K per year, with an average household size of 3.1 people. The most common occupations are professionals, clerical & administrative, technicians & trades. The top ancestries reported are Australian, English, Macedonian.

The median house price in Cordeaux Heights is $465,000, having dropped significantly 65.5% over the past year. Units have a median price of $485,000 (+26% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $750. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 8.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,167.

Cordeaux Heights is served by 3 schools, including 1 primary, 1 combined, 1 special. The average ICSEA score is 969, which is around the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 33 bus stops. The crime rate in the Wollongong LGA is below average at 3,519 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Cordeaux Heights offers a gross rental yield of 8.4%, rated as high yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($465K/$1.5M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 3.4x is considered affordable. House prices have moved -65.5% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield8.4% High Yield
Price vs State$465K/$1.5M Below Median
Affordability3.4x Affordable
Price Momentum-65.5% Falling
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage10/10
Education8/10
Economic10/10
Disadvantage10/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$465K
-65.5% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$485K
26% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$495
POPULATION
4,460
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age41
Household Size3.1
HH Income /wk$2,634
Personal Income /wk$896
Mortgage /mth$2,167
CRIME (Wollongong LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)3,519
Total Incidents7,808
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops33
SCHOOLS (3)
Avg ICSEA969
Total Students1,193
Independent2
Government1
Illawarra Christian SchoolCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1091
Unanderra Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 992
Craig Davis CollegeSpecial · Independent · ICSEA 825
Data: 2026