Russell Vale NSW

Postcode 2517 · Wollongong LGA

Russell Vale is a small community in New South Wales within the Wollongong local government area (postcode 2517). With a population of 1,593, the suburb has an established demographic with a median age of 39. Households earn a median income of $89K per year, with an average household size of 2.7 people. The most common occupations are professionals, technicians & trades, managers. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Scottish.

The median house price in Russell Vale is $1.4 million, having surged 18.4% over the past year. Units have a median price of $906,000 (+15.4% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $850. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 3.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,167.

Russell Vale is served by 1 school, including 1 primary. The average ICSEA score is 1040, which is around the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 5 bus stops. The crime rate in the Wollongong LGA is below average at 3,519 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Russell Vale offers a gross rental yield of 3.3%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices are near the state median ($1.4M/$1.5M). The price-to-income ratio of 15.1x is considered stretched. House prices have moved +18.4% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield3.3% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$1.4M/$1.5M Near Median
Affordability15.1x Stretched
Price Momentum+18.4% Rising
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage5/10
Education5/10
Economic5/10
Disadvantage5/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$1.4M
18.4% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$906K
15.4% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$400
POPULATION
1,593
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age39
Household Size2.7
HH Income /wk$1,715
Personal Income /wk$769
Mortgage /mth$2,167
CRIME (Wollongong LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)3,519
Total Incidents7,808
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops5
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg ICSEA1040
Total Students262
Government1
Russell Vale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1040
Data: 2025