NSW2518· Pop. 19,864Wollongong

CORRIMAL EAST

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

Vacancy rate is a modelled estimate. Price, rent and annual growth use real government data (see source labels on each card). This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

$1,137,500

NSW VG · 2026

Rent yield

3.2%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

-8.3%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

1.8%

modelled estimate

AI insights for CORRIMAL EAST

Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

PREMIUM

CORRIMAL EAST shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.

Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.

AI insights locked

Investment analysis · Risk assessment · Suburb comparisons

Unlock with Premium

Median price sourced from NSW VG · 2026 — real government transaction data. Growth, demand and vacancy figures remain modelled estimates.

Median rent

$700/wk

NSW Fair Trading · Apr 2026

Demand change

+4.3%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

-2.5

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

3.66%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.8%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+5.3%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

50 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

0.8%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

2020

$730k

2021

$900k

2022

$870k

2023

$965k

2024

$1100k

2025

$1240k

2026

$1138k

Source: NSW VG · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

CORRIMAL EAST is a NSW suburb offering lower rental yield and moderate price growth. The local economy supports a stable rental base, with ongoing demand from owner-occupiers and investors seeking value outside capital cities.

Highlights

Rental yield 3.2% with stable tenant demand
Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

High entry price may limit buyer pool
Below-average growth — limited capital appreciation signal
Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$1,434/wk

$45k taxable p.a.

Renters

37.0%

59.1% owner-occupier

Median age

41.0 yrs

Unemployment

2.9%

Population growth

+0.9% p.a.

Investor-owned

14.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

84%

2% apartments

Degree qualified

17.8%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

13.2%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

1.6 ha

Large block

Household size

2.7 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

11.6%

Active STR market

Market activity

Distance to CBD

63.5 km

Regional

Days on market

44 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

26.4%

Buyer's market

Walkability

26 / 100

Some errands walkable

Coastal proximity

5.8 km

Near coast

NBN technology

FTTN

Standard — fibre to node

Population density

5/km²

Rural / semi-rural

Schools in postcode 2518

🏫5 Primary🎓2 Secondary⭐2 Special

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (5)

St Columbkille's Catholic Primary School

Catholic · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1073

Corrimal East Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1046

Corrimal Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1013

Tarrawanna Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 982

Bellambi Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 807

🎓Secondary (2)

Holy Spirit College

Catholic · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 1069

Corrimal High School

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 940

⭐Special (2)

Aspect South Coast School

Independent · Yrs U

ICSEA 1017

Wollongong Flexible School

Independent · Yrs 7-10

ICSEA 895

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.

Liveability & safety

Safety index

Safe

95/ 100

0.6 offences / 100 persons

Source: NSW BOCSAR · 2024-25

School quality

Average

982ICSEA · national avg 1000

9 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Car-dependent

5/ 100

🚆 0 train🚌 3 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

/ 100

Stable / no signal

Established suburb with stable demographics. Consistent demand but lower gentrification upside.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

medium

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

low

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

⛈️

Storm risk

medium

Coastal exposure + state climate

Live suburb intelligence

Fetching live data…

Location

Properties in CORRIMAL EAST

View listings

Local professionals

Connect with agents and building inspectors who operate in CORRIMAL EAST. Ask about off-market opportunities, rental appraisals, or arrange a building inspection.

Create a free account to message agents and inspectors directly.

Premium feature

Full suburb intelligence is available to Premium subscribers. Unlock unlimited research, scoring, and market signals.

Upgrade to Premium