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Thirroul 2515 suburb insights

Postcode 2515 covers Thirroul, a residential suburb within the Wollongong local government area of New South Wales. Stickybeak analyses Thirroul across four dimensions that matter to buyers: affordability (median sale prices, rental yield, and first home buyer eligibility), lifestyle quality (school catchments, childcare, walkability, and CBD commute times), risk factors (flood zone mapping, bushfire prone land, air quality, and traffic volume), and suburb momentum (development pipeline, price trajectory over time, and ABS demographic data). The section navigation at the top of the page lets you jump directly to any part of the analysis. All figures are sourced from NSW government and federal datasets and refreshed as new data is published.

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

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Affordability

Can I afford Thirroul?

Can I afford Thirroul?

Rental market in Thirroul

Median weekly rent from lodged bonds. Sep 2025. Bond count suppressed by DCJ (30 or fewer 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
Small sample
$655per week
Sep 2025 · bond count suppressed
Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters
Dec 22: data suppressed (fewer than 10 bonds lodged)?Mar 23: data suppressed (fewer than 10 bonds lodged)?Jun 23: data suppressed (fewer than 10 bonds lodged)?Sep 23: data suppressed (fewer than 10 bonds lodged)?Dec 23: data suppressed (fewer than 10 bonds lodged)?Mar 24: $550 per week (bond count suppressed)Jun 24: data suppressed (fewer than 10 bonds lodged)?Sep 24: $595 per week (bond count suppressed)Dec 24: $623 per week (bond count suppressed)Mar 25: data suppressed (fewer than 10 bonds lodged)?Jun 25: $580 per week (bond count suppressed)Sep 25: $655 per week (bond count suppressed)Dec 22Jun 24Sep 25

Nearby suburbs · same combination

Corrimal2518
$540▼$115
9.6 km away
Fairy Meadow2519
$550▼$105
12.5 km away
Wollongong2500
$610▼$45
15.4 km away
Figtree2525
$505▼$150
17.6 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

Thirroul Lifestyle

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

Dealbreakers

Any dealbreakers?

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Change

How might Thirroul change?

DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE · NSW PLANNING PORTAL · 2515

What’s in the pipeline

NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2515. Expected back by Q3 2026.

NSW PLANNING PORTAL
How might Thirroul change?

Investor activity in Thirroul

2515 · 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.

Corrimal 2518Wollongong 2500Figtree 2525Fairy Meadow 2519

Frequently asked questions

What suburb is postcode 2515?
Thirroul is the primary suburb with postcode 2515 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Thirroul is the main locality.
Which local government area is Thirroul in?
Thirroul (2515) is located in the Wollongong local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Thirroul?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Thirroul (2515) 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 Thirroul flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Thirroul. 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 Thirroul?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Thirroul (2515), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Thirroul (2515) 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 Thirroul (2515). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Thirroul changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Thirroul (2515) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.

Explore Thirroul in depth

Dig deeper into specific topics for Thirroul 2515: see flood risk, schools, walkability, and rental market as standalone pages. Or browse the full Wollongong suburb index to compare nearby options.