Question 1

Is Wongawilli a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Wongawilli is a semi-rural pocket on the western edge of the Illawarra plain, backed by the escarpment and shaped by bushland outlook and mining heritage. The suburb feels quieter and more spread out than the coastal strip, with acreage blocks, hobby farms and low-density housing. Native vegetation and small creeks give many properties a leafy, private feel. Residents typically rely on cars for errands and use nearby Dapto for shops, schools and everyday amenities, and the local colliery is currently in care and maintenance.

Families dominate the community, and Wongawilli is home to 1,213 people with a median age of 31. Most homes are owner-occupied, around 90.7%, reflecting a largely owner-held residential mix. Local council works are changing access and facilities; upgrades to Wongawilli Road include added carriageway capacity, a shared pedestrian and cycle path and flood mitigation, broader West Dapto Road works have affected local access, and the council is planning a refurbishment and extension of the community hall while a new reserve has been proposed as Bankbook Park.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Wongawilli?

Accepted Answer

With house rents around $825 a week, Wongawilli's rent would take about 29% of a typical local household's weekly income as recorded at the most recent Census. That places rent at the upper end of a moderate share of income, so if you're renting rather than buying, that rent share is the number that matters when weighing costs.

Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

Question 3

Is Wongawilli a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

House rents in Wongawilli climbed 10.0% over the past year, a strong increase in rental income. Over the same period house values rose 4.6%, a modest gain, so on the house side rental growth outpaced capital growth this year.

If rental income is your priority, the 10.0% rise is the figure that matters; if capital growth is your focus, the 4.6% change is the relevant number. Whether those movements make Wongawilli the right investment for you depends on your goals and circumstances.

This information has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional financial advice. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.

	Houses	Units
Median price Past 3 months	N/A	N/A
Change in value Past 12 months	4.6%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	7	N/A
Median days on market Past 12 months	28	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	$825	N/A
Change in rent Past 12 months	10.0%	N/A

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