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Mount Warrigal suburb profile

Mount Warrigal is a ridge-top suburb in Shellharbour that looks out across Lake Illawarra with glimpses of the coast, giving a strong sense of place and outlook. Its streets are dominated by established family homes and pockets of more recent townhouses, many positioned to take advantage of water or hillside views. The suburb provides everyday convenience through a compact local shopping strip, parks and lakeside reserves that encourage boating and walking, while nearby train and road links make access to Wollongong and surrounding centres straightforward. It appeals to families, downsizers and commuters seeking a suburban lake-side lifestyle.

Mount Warrigal property market performance

Mount Warrigal has relatively few unit sales, so there isn't enough recent data to publish a reliable median unit price. On the house side, the median house price is $945,000, with house values rising a modest 2.6% over the last 12 months.

Sales activity shows 17 houses sold over the last 3 months. Houses sold in a median of 28 days over the last 12 months.

The rental market in Mount Warrigal recorded average house rents of $750 a week, which rose a solid 7.9% over the last 12 months.

HousesUnits
Median price
Past 3 months
$945KN/A
Change in value
Past 12 months
2.6%N/A
Sold
Past 3 months
17N/A
Median days on market
Past 12 months
28N/A
Average rent
Past 12 months
$750N/A
Change in rent
Past 12 months
7.9%N/A

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Mount Warrigal demographics

Mount Warrigal is a community of 4,880 people with a median age of 42. The typical household income is $1,365 a week, roughly $71,000 a year.

Families are dominated by couples: 40.0% are couple families without children and 35.9% are couple families with children, with 575 and 515 households respectively. One-parent families make up 22.7% of families, and other families 1.4%. Together, the two couple-family categories account for 75.9% of families, roughly three in four.

Homes in Mount Warrigal are predominantly owner-occupied. About 43.4% are owned outright and 30.2% are owned with a mortgage, a combined 73.6% owner-occupied, while 26.4% of homes are rented.

Suburbs near Mount Warrigal

Some popular suburbs near Mount Warrigal include:

  • Warilla: Coastal suburb known for surf beaches and relaxed seaside streets.
  • Oak Flats: Residential area with foreshore reserves and a village atmosphere.
  • Barrack Heights: Established neighbourhood with local shops, parks and tree-lined streets.
  • Lake Illawarra: Lakeside suburb centred on Lake Illawarra, with foreshore reserves and water views.
  • Blackbutt: Leafy suburb with a semi-rural feel and nearby bush reserves.

How does Mount Warrigal compare to nearby suburbs?

  • Median house prices: Mount Warrigal’s median house price is 10.5% higher than Warilla’s.
  • House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in Mount Warrigal have grown 4.9% higher than in Warilla.
  • Selling speed for houses: Properties in nearby Warilla are selling 32.1% faster than in Mount Warrigal.

Choose the right real estate agents in Mount Warrigal

Currently, there are 39 real estate agents working in Mount Warrigal—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 39 agents sold 43.1% of all properties in Mount Warrigal 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 Warrigal 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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