FairSquare/New South Wales/Wollongong
Suburb Dossier · NSW · 2500

Wollongong

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FairSquare's model rates Wollongong, New South Wales 5.8 out of 10 (Neutral Hold) as of June 2026.

Wollongong presents a stable investment proposition 80km from Sydney, benefiting from its dual role as a regional hub and commuter satellite. The market demonstrates robust tenant demand with a 1.2% vacancy rate and strong $750 weekly rent, while low supply and 6.5% annual price growth underscore its capital appreciation potential despite the 3% gross yield.

Model Verdict
Neutral Hold
5.8OUT OF 10
Median
$1.3M
house
Gross Yield
3.0%
derived
Weekly Rent
$750
3-bed median
12m Growth
+6.5%
trailing
Secret Sauce · Derivation

How the model valued Wollongong

The median price is derived, not estimated. Every number on this page traces back to the model's proprietary yield surface — calibrated for each part of the country and resolved against distance from CBD. The price falls out of the formula.

Confidencehigh

Inputs for this suburb sit at the top of our calibration tier. The model is not guessing.

Distance
to CBD
80km
Yield
derived from model
3.0%
Median Rent
weekly, 3-bed
$750
Median Price
(rent × 52) ÷ yield
$1.3M
Fit · Who It Suits
Investor Profiles
Income Hold
Model Tags
Balanced Market
Signals · Partial View
Market Temp
Warming
Supply Pressure
Normal
Rent Trajectory
In line
Cycle Position
Hot ·
Days On Market
Cool
Clearance Rate
Active ·
Buyer Demand
Hot
Vacancy Rate
Cool ·
Rent Growth 12m
Active
Price Volatility
Hot ·
5-Year Forecast
Cool
Risk Flags
Active ·

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01Cover page with verdict & score
02In-30-seconds snapshot
03Score breakdown across 5 dimensions
04Big picture & liveability analysis
05Market cycle + 10-year forecast
06Rental story + yield scenarios
07Supply & demand pressure gauge
08Opportunity & risk register
093-play investor playbook
1012-24mo + 3-5yr outlook
112026 Budget impact analysis
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FAQ
01

Is Wollongong a good investment in 2026?

FairSquare's model rates Wollongong, New South Wales 5.8 out of 10 (Neutral Hold) as of June 2026. Wollongong presents a stable investment proposition 80km from Sydney, benefiting from its dual role as a regional hub and commuter satellite. The market demonstrates robust tenant demand with a 1.2% vacancy rate and strong $750 weekly rent, while low supply and 6.5% annual price growth underscore its capital appreciation potential despite the 3% gross yield.

02

What is the median house price in Wollongong?

The median house price in Wollongong, NSW is $1.3M. Weekly rent of $750 against a 3.0% gross yield underpins this figure.

03

What is the rental yield in Wollongong?

Wollongong has a gross rental yield of 3.0%, with a median weekly rent of $750. 12-month price growth is tracking at +6.5%.

04

Which investor profiles does Wollongong suit?

Based on its market signals, Wollongong aligns with: Income Hold.

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