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Coniston suburb profile

Coniston is an inner Wollongong suburb with a practical, working feel where residential streets sit alongside light industrial workshops and warehouses. The housing stock is characterised by modest brick and weatherboard cottages and pockets of newer low-rise units, attracting a mix of long-term locals, tradespeople and commuters who work in the city or nearby industrial areas. Daily life is convenient, with local parks and small shops nearby and easy access to Wollongong's retail and beachfront precincts. The suburb offers straightforward road and public transport links and a no-frills, close-to-everything base for living in the Illawarra.

Coniston property market performance

Property growth+19.7%Past 12 months

There aren't enough recent property sales to publish a reliable median price for houses or units. The figures that are available show house values edged up a marginal 0.5% over the last 12 months, while unit values rose sharply, up 39.0% over the same period, so unit values grew much faster than house values.

Over the last 3 months seven houses and three units sold. Houses sold faster than units, with a median of 15 days on market for houses over the last 12 months versus 35 days for units.

The rental market in Coniston saw house rents rise a solid 7.1% to $750 a week over the last 12 months, while unit rents rose a modest 4.2% to $500 a week, so house rents grew faster.

HousesUnits
Median price
Past 3 months
N/AN/A
Change in value
Past 12 months
0.5%39.0%
Sold
Past 3 months
73
Median days on market
Past 12 months
1535
Average rent
Past 12 months
$750$500
Change in rent
Past 12 months
7.1%4.2%

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Coniston demographics

Coniston is home to 2,267 people, with a median age of 39 and a median household income of $1,535 a week, roughly $79,820 a year.

The suburb is family-oriented on the figures provided: couple families without children are the largest group at 40.4%, with couple families with children close behind on 37.8% — together they make up about 78.2% of families. One-parent families account for 19.7% and other families 2.1%.

Homes in Coniston are more often owner-occupied than rented. Owner-occupiers make up 57.4% of households (31.8% owned outright and 25.6% owned with a mortgage), while renters comprise 42.6%.

Suburbs near Coniston

Some popular suburbs near Coniston include:

  • Wollongong: Major South Coast city with beaches, a working harbour and coastal lifestyle.
  • Mangerton: Leafy, established suburb with tree-lined streets and predominantly family homes.
  • Mount Saint Thomas: Small suburb mixing residential pockets with light industrial and commercial areas.
  • Gwynneville: Inner-city suburb with older homes, local shops and nearby amenities.
  • West Wollongong: Predominantly residential area with parks, established streets and a quieter vibe.

How does Coniston compare to nearby suburbs?

  • Median house prices: Coniston’s median house price is 12.2% higher than Wollongong’s.
  • House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in Coniston have grown 1.8% higher than in Wollongong.
  • Unit price growth: Over the past 12 months, unit prices in Coniston have grown 33.9% higher than in Wollongong.
  • Selling speed for houses: Properties in Coniston are selling 65.9% faster than in Wollongong.
  • Selling speed for units: Properties in Coniston are selling 38.6% faster than in West Wollongong.

Choose the right real estate agents in Coniston

In Coniston ,25 agents are actively selling property, but a small number do the heavy lifting. Just 5 agents handled 37.5% of all sales in the past year, giving them a strong presence and deep experience in the local market.

Commission rates usually sit between 1.63% and 2.63%. Comparing agents and understanding what’s included in their fee structure can help you find the right mix of service, value, and motivation—without compromising on outcomes.

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