Corrimal NSW

Postcode 2518 · Wollongong LGA

Corrimal is a mid-sized suburb in New South Wales within the Wollongong local government area (postcode 2518). With a population of 6,972, the suburb has an established demographic with a median age of 41. Households earn a median income of $78K per year, with an average household size of 2.3 people. The most common occupations are professionals, technicians & trades, community & personal service. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Irish.

The median house price in Corrimal is $720,000, having dropped significantly 41.9% over the past year. Units have a median price of $712,000 (-8.7% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $710. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 5.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,167.

Corrimal is served by 5 schools, including 3 primary, 1 secondary, 1 special. The average ICSEA score is 1018, which is around the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 5 rail stations, 30 bus stops. The crime rate in the Wollongong LGA is below average at 3,519 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Corrimal offers a gross rental yield of 5.1%, rated as high yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($720K/$1.5M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 9.2x is considered moderate. House prices have moved -41.9% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield5.1% High Yield
Price vs State$720K/$1.5M Below Median
Affordability9.2x Moderate
Price Momentum-41.9% Falling
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$59,962
Mean Income$70,356
Earners9,882
YoY Change+8.6%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage4/10
Education6/10
Economic3/10
Disadvantage6/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$720K
-41.9% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$712K
-8.7% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$365
POPULATION
6,972
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age41
Household Size2.3
HH Income /wk$1,508
Personal Income /wk$762
Mortgage /mth$2,167
CRIME (Wollongong LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)3,519
Total Incidents7,808
TRANSPORT
Rail Stations5
Bus Stops30
Corrimal Station, Platform 1
Princes Hwy After Railway St
Railway St At Bertram Lane
Railway St Opp Corrimal Leagues Club
Railway St Opp Gilbert St
SCHOOLS (5)
Avg ICSEA1018
Total Students1,561
Government3
Catholic1
Independent1
Corrimal High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 940
St Columbkille's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1073
Corrimal East Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1046
Corrimal Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1013
Aspect South Coast SchoolSpecial · Independent · ICSEA 1017
Data: 2026