NSW2528· Pop. 2,610Wollongong

WINDANG

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

47

Liveability score

42

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

Real

$910,000

NSW VG · 2026

Rent yield

Real

3.9%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

Real

-10.8%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

Est.

1.9%

modelled estimate

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WINDANG 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

$680/wk

NSW Fair Trading · Apr 2026

Demand change

+3.2%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

-3.4

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

3.93%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+5.0%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+5.2%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

47 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

0.8%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

2020
$570k
2021
$715k
2022
$765k
2023
$765k
2024
$884k
2025
$1.02m
2026
$910k

Source: NSW VG · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

WINDANG is a NSW suburb offering moderate 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 3.9% 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

$1,166/wk

$46k taxable p.a.

Renters

34.0%

62.8% owner-occupier

Median age

45.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.0%

Population growth

+1.0% p.a.

Investor-owned

10.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

90%

1% apartments

Degree qualified

26.4%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

16.0%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

2.4 ha

Large block

Household size

2.7 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

9.5%

Active STR market

Market activity

Distance to CBD

82.3 km

Regional

Days on market

63 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

25.9%

Buyer's market

Walkability

26 / 100

Some errands walkable

Coastal proximity

14.4 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

FTTN

Standard — fibre to node

Population density

114/km²

Low density

Schools in postcode 2528

🏫6 Primary🎓2 Secondary1 Special
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (6)

Windang Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 988(41%)
203 students17:1 student–teacher53% girls10% top SEA quarter

Lake Illawarra South Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 954(26%)
177 students15:1 student–teacher41% girls7% top SEA quarter

Warilla Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 937(20%)
279 students17:1 student–teacher52% girls5% top SEA quarter

Mount Warrigal Public School

Government · Yrs P-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 885(8%)
185 students8:1 student–teacher44% girls2% top SEA quarter

Barrack Heights Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 873(7%)
192 students11:1 student–teacher43% girls2% top SEA quarter

Warilla North Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 872(7%)
167 students15:1 student–teacher49% girls1% top SEA quarter

🎓Secondary (2)

Warilla High School

Government · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 968(32%)
1,020 students13:1 student–teacher50% girls7% top SEA quarter

Lake Illawarra High School

Government · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 894(10%)
542 students10:1 student–teacher48% girls2% top SEA quarter

Special (1)

Peterborough School

Government · Yrs U · Major Cities

ICSEA 938(21%)
115 students5:1 student–teacher25% girls5% top SEA quarter

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

Below average
923ICSEA · 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

15

/ 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

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Storm risk

medium

Coastal exposure + state climate

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