NSW2518· Pop. 19,864Wollongong

CORRIMAL

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

1.7%

modelled estimate

AI insights for CORRIMAL

Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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CORRIMAL 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.

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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

+0.6%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

-2.5

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

3.49%

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

45 / 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 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

4.1%

Population growth

+0.9% p.a.

Investor-owned

14.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

90%

2% apartments

Degree qualified

27.7%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

10.3%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

890 m²

Large block

Household size

2.7 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

12.8%

Active STR market

Market activity

Distance to CBD

63.5 km

Regional

Days on market

66 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

26.4%

Buyer's market

Walkability

26 / 100

Some errands walkable

Coastal proximity

5.8 km

Near coast

NBN technology

Satellite

Remote — satellite connection

Population density

51/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

8/ 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

medium

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

medium

Coastal exposure + state climate

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