NSW2502· Pop. 12,551Wollongong

CRINGILA

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

44

Liveability score

44

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

$920,000

NSW VG · 2026

Rent yield

Real

3.6%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

Real

-11.5%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

Est.

1.5%

modelled estimate

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CRINGILA 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

$640/wk

NSW Fair Trading · Apr 2026

Demand change

+1.8%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

-4.0

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

2.81%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+7.2%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+5.3%

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
$542k
2021
$650k
2022
$785k
2023
$740k
2024
$895k
2025
$1040k
2026
$920k

Source: NSW VG · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

CRINGILA 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 3.6% 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

$1,138/wk

$45k taxable p.a.

Renters

35.9%

60.3% owner-occupier

Median age

39.0 yrs

Unemployment

5.1%

Population growth

+0.9% p.a.

Investor-owned

10.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

83%

2% apartments

Degree qualified

19.6%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

11.1%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

1.1 ha

Large block

Household size

2.7 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

13.4%

Active STR market

Market activity

Distance to CBD

76.2 km

Regional

Days on market

48 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

26.3%

Buyer's market

Walkability

23 / 100

Some errands walkable

Coastal proximity

8.2 km

Near coast

NBN technology

FTTN

Standard — fibre to node

Population density

73/km²

Rural / semi-rural

Schools in postcode 2502

🏫5 Primary🎓1 Secondary
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (5)

St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School

Catholic · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1013(53%)
149 students15:1 student–teacher47% girls13% top SEA quarter

Primbee Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 943(22%)
88 students12:1 student–teacher50% girls3% top SEA quarter

Lake Heights Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 941(22%)
147 students15:1 student–teacher47% girls7% top SEA quarter

Cringila Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 936(20%)
163 students11:1 student–teacher47% girls2% top SEA quarter

Warrawong Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 891(9%)
276 students13:1 student–teacher44% girls2% top SEA quarter

🎓Secondary (1)

Warrawong High School

Government · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 905(12%)
591 students8:1 student–teacher49% girls3% 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
938ICSEA · national avg 1000

6 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Car-dependent
11/ 100
🚆 0 train🚌 3 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

12

/ 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

high

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

medium

Coastal exposure + state climate

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