Average rent in Wollongong - East, NSW — 2026

Wollongong - East runs close to the New South Wales median rent of $424/week, with renters paying around $410/week (ABS Census 2021). What separates Wollongong - East from the state norm is its renter density — 54% of households are renters, well above the typical owner-occupier mix. The suburb's dwelling stock is mixed: 8% separate houses and 86% flats or apartments, suggesting a transitional profile where higher-density development has filled in around an established residential base. Population is around 16,020, the median age is 36, and the most common occupation is Professionals. 29% of residents were born overseas. At 68km from Sydney, Wollongong - East typically sees more rental turnover than owner-heavy suburbs at the same price point — useful context if you're comparing applications across nearby areas.