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Mount Saint Thomas suburb profile

Mount Saint Thomas is a compact, primarily residential suburb on the western fringe of Wollongong at the foothills of the Illawarra Escarpment near Mount Keira. Its streets are dominated by modest post-war brick homes and weatherboard cottages on gently sloping blocks, with some properties enjoying outlooks toward the city and the coast. The area suits people working in Wollongong and nearby industrial precincts as well as long-standing local families who value established neighbourhoods. Everyday needs are met by nearby shops and parks, there is direct access to the Princes Highway and Wollongong's transport links, and escarpment bushland and walking tracks are close by.

Mount Saint Thomas property market performance

Like many smaller suburbs, Mount Saint Thomas sees relatively few property sales, so there isn't enough recent data to publish a reliable median price for houses or units. The figures that are available show house values fell marginally, down 1.6% over the last 12 months.

There were 4 house sales recorded over the last 3 months, and houses sold in a median of 13 days over the last 12 months.

The rental market in Mount Saint Thomas saw house rents average $760 a week and rise a solid 8.6% over the last 12 months.

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Median price
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Change in value
Past 12 months
-1.6%N/A
Sold
Past 3 months
4N/A
Median days on market
Past 12 months
13N/A
Average rent
Past 12 months
$760N/A
Change in rent
Past 12 months
8.6%N/A

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Mount Saint Thomas demographics

A community of 1,449 people, with a median age of 37 and a median household income of $1,835 a week, roughly $95,420 a year.

Families are prominent here: 182 couple families with children (45.5%) are the largest single group, and together with 137 couple families without children (34.2%) they make up about four in five families. One-parent families account for 18.0% (72 families) and other families 2.2% (9 families).

In Mount Saint Thomas most homes are owner-occupied, with 29.0% owned outright and 43.5% owned with a mortgage (72.5% combined), while 27.5% of dwellings are rented.

Suburbs near Mount Saint Thomas

Some popular suburbs near Mount Saint Thomas include:

  • Mangerton: Leafy, elevated suburb at the foothills of the Illawarra escarpment.
  • Coniston: Older industrial and residential mix with local shops and light industry.
  • West Wollongong: Inner suburb blending residential streets, parks and small commercial strips.
  • Unanderra: Semi-industrial suburb with a compact town centre and rail links.
  • Cringila: Compact residential area known for its community spirit and coastal proximity.

How does Mount Saint Thomas compare to nearby suburbs?

  • Median house prices: Mount Saint Thomas’s median house price is 2.1% higher than Unanderra’s.
  • House price growth: Property prices in nearby Mangerton have risen 18.1% more than in Mount Saint Thomas over the past year.
  • Selling speed for houses: Properties in Mount Saint Thomas are selling 40.9% faster than in Mangerton.

Choose the right real estate agents in Mount Saint Thomas

Currently, there are 10 real estate agents working in Mount Saint Thomas—but not all agents deliver the same results. The right agent could make a huge difference to your final sale price.

Only 5 out of these 10 agents sold 50.0% of all properties in Mount Saint Thomas over the past year. Choosing one of these top-performing agents means tapping into proven expertise for a better sale outcome.

Real estate agents in Mount Saint Thomas typically charge a commission of 1.63% to 2.63%. Negotiating a fair commission rate and the right structure can motivate your agent to work even harder, helping you sell for more and potentially saving you thousands of dollars.

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