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Corrimal 2518 suburb insights

Thinking about buying in Corrimal (2518)? This page consolidates 16 data cards from NSW government, the ABS, and Transport for NSW to help you build a complete picture of what ownership and life in the Wollongong suburb actually looks like. The analysis covers affordability signals — median sale prices, rental yield, and first home buyer eligibility — alongside lifestyle indicators including school catchments and walkability, risk factors such as flood and bushfire exposure, and suburb-change metrics covering the development pipeline and price trajectory. Jump between the four sections using the sticky navigation above, or scroll through the full analysis below.

Last refreshed April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.

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Affordability

Can I afford Corrimal?

Can I afford Corrimal?

Rental market in Corrimal

Median weekly rent from lodged bonds. Sep 2025. Based on 39 new bond lodgements this quarter.

Rents here sit around the Sydney middle. A balance of rental stock and owner-occupier demand.

Median weekly rent · Unit · 2 bed
$540per week
Sep 2025 · 39 bonds lodged
Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters
Dec 22: $400 per week (bond count suppressed)Mar 23: $460 per week (33 bonds)Jun 23: $455 per week (47 bonds)Sep 23: $440 per week (47 bonds)Dec 23: $450 per week (53 bonds)Mar 24: $480 per week (50 bonds)Jun 24: $468 per week (42 bonds)Sep 24: $520 per week (46 bonds)Dec 24: $470 per week (46 bonds)Mar 25: $515 per week (36 bonds)Jun 25: $500 per week (39 bonds)Sep 25: $540 per week (39 bonds)Dec 22Jun 24Sep 25

Nearby suburbs · same combination

Fairy Meadow2519
$550▲$10
3.0 km away
Wollongong2500
$610▲$70
5.9 km away
Figtree2525
$505▼$35
8.1 km away
Thirroul2515
$655▲$115
9.6 km away
NSW DCJ Rental Bond Board · Sep 2025 · CC BY. Cells with 10 or fewer bond lodgements are suppressed; cells with 30 or fewer have the bond count suppressed but rent published. Figures are transacted rents, not asking rents.

Lifestyle

Corrimal Lifestyle

Source: ABS Census 2021, Postal Areas (CC BY 4.0).

Dealbreakers

Any dealbreakers?

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Change

How might Corrimal change?

DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE · NSW PLANNING PORTAL · 2518

What’s in the pipeline

NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2518. Expected back by Q3 2026.

NSW PLANNING PORTAL
How might Corrimal change?

Investor activity in Corrimal

2518 · ATO Taxation Statistics · ~18-month lag
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics (CC BY 2.5 AU).

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Comparing suburbs in the same area can sharpen your decision. Browse suburb insights for other Wollongong postcodes, or explore the full Wollongong suburb index.

Wollongong 2500Figtree 2525Fairy Meadow 2519Thirroul 2515

Frequently asked questions

What suburb is postcode 2518?
Corrimal is the primary suburb with postcode 2518 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Corrimal is the main locality.
Which local government area is Corrimal in?
Corrimal (2518) is located in the Wollongong local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Corrimal?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Corrimal (2518) covering affordability (median sale prices, rental yield, first home buyer eligibility), lifestyle (schools, childcare, walkability, commute times), risk factors (flood zones, bushfire prone land, air quality, traffic volume), and suburb growth signals (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics).
Is Corrimal flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Corrimal. Check the Dealbreakers section on this page for the latest NSW flood zone mapping sourced from official state government data. Always verify at the property level with a Section 10.7 certificate before purchasing.
What are the best schools near Corrimal?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Corrimal (2518), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Corrimal (2518) eligible for the First Home Buyer scheme?
The First Home Buyer eligibility card on this page shows which NSW and federal government schemes — including the First Home Guarantee, stamp duty exemptions, and the First Home Super Saver scheme — apply to purchases in Corrimal (2518). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Corrimal changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Corrimal (2518) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.

Explore Corrimal in depth

Dig deeper into specific topics for Corrimal 2518: see flood risk, schools, walkability, and rental market as standalone pages. Or browse the full Wollongong suburb index to compare nearby options.