East Corrimal
Sitting just north of Wollongong, East Corrimal recorded a 30% house price jump in a single year, rising from $1,000,000 in 2024 to $1,300,000 in 2025, making it one of the stronger short-run performers on the Illawarra coast. The suburb houses 3,432 residents across just 1.4 square kilometres, giving a density of 2,445 people per km2. Household income lands at the 47.5th percentile nationally, below the median, yet the suburb carries a significant proportion of semi-detached and separate housing stock. University qualifications at 33.7% sit 3.6 points above the national figure, and 39.3% of residents rent rather than own, indicating a mixed ownership landscape that attracts both owner-occupiers and investors.
Population
3,432
Median Age
39.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,518/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
55
Median House
$1.1M
2024-2025 (PSI derived)
The current median house price of $1,057,250 reflects the PSI-derived 2024-2025 figure, though the most recent full-year data shows prices reached $1,300,000 in 2025, up 30% from $1,000,000 in 2024. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,167, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 33.0%, above the 30% stress threshold given household income at the 47.5th percentile nationally. Separate houses account for 49.0% of dwellings and semi-detached properties 38.5%, so buyers have genuine stock choice. The two-bedroom segment dominates at 41.0%, while four-plus bedroom homes make up 20.9%. Outright owners represent 31.9% of households, suggesting a cohort of long-held, debt-free properties that rarely change hands.
For Buyers
The current median house price of $1,057,250 reflects the PSI-derived 2024-2025 figure, though the most recent full-year data shows prices reached $1,300,000 in 2025, up 30% from $1,000,000 in 2024. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,167, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 33.0%, above the 30% stress threshold given household income at the 47.5th percentile nationally. Separate houses account for 49.0% of dwellings and semi-detached properties 38.5%, so buyers have genuine stock choice. The two-bedroom segment dominates at 41.0%, while four-plus bedroom homes make up 20.9%. Outright owners represent 31.9% of households, suggesting a cohort of long-held, debt-free properties that rarely change hands.
For Investors
A 39.3% renter share and weekly rent of $361 give landlords a solid tenant base for a suburb of 3,432 people. The gross yield implied by $361 rent against a $1,057,250 median sits near 1.8%, modest but not unusual for coastal NSW. The 6.1% vacancy rate warrants attention, running above the typical 2-3% investment comfort zone and pointing to some soft demand in the unit and semi-detached segment. Development activity is active, with 51 applications lodged in the past 12 months, including subdivisions and pool approvals consistent with owner-upgrader confidence. Rent-to-income at 23.8% stays below the 30% stress threshold, meaning tenants can generally sustain rents without high churn risk, supporting stable occupancy for patient investors.
Development Activity
Total DAs
217
Last 12 Months
55
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+19.6%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Demographics
The median age of 39 is 1.0 year below the national figure, placing East Corrimal slightly younger than average. Overseas-born residents make up 17.1%, which is 4.5 points below the national rate, consistent with the predominantly Anglo-Celtic ancestry profile led by English (1,356 residents), Irish (368) and Scottish (354). Average household size is 2.3, which is 0.2 below the national figure, reflecting a high proportion of couples without children at 27.5% of families. University qualifications at 33.7% exceed the national figure by 3.6 points. The volunteering rate of 16.4% indicates moderate community participation, and 5.6% of residents require daily assistance, a figure in line with an older working-age population.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
49.0%
Houses
38.5%
Townhouse
11.1%
Apartment
Tenure
Tenure is spread across three distinct groups: 31.9% own outright, 28.8% carry a mortgage and 39.3% rent, with renters forming the largest single group. The dwelling mix leans heavily on semi-detached housing at 38.5%, with separate houses at 49.0% and apartments at just 11.1%, giving the suburb a predominantly low-rise residential character. Two-bedroom dwellings dominate at 41.0%, followed by three-bedroom at 33.6% and four-plus at 20.9%. House prices rose 30% from $1,000,000 in 2024 to $1,300,000 in 2025. Monthly mortgage repayments of $2,167 produce a mortgage-to-income ratio of 33.0%, above the stress threshold, while the rent-to-income ratio of 23.8% keeps renting viable compared to ownership.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$2,167
Rent / wk
$361
HH Size
2.3
Personal Income / wk
$840
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
6.1%
Unoccupied
93
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
23.8%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
33.0% stressed
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
27.5%
Couples, no children
2,632
Total families
Economy & Employment
The local workforce is anchored in services rather than industry. Healthcare leads employment at 20.5% (243 workers), reflecting proximity to Wollongong's medical infrastructure, followed by Education at 16.0% (190) and Construction at 10.9% (129). Professional and Technical services add 8.1% and Public Administration 8.0%. By occupation, Professionals number 449 and Managers 185, indicating a white-collar tilt. The full-time employment rate is 61.8% and unemployment sits at 4.9%, above the national average, because a participation rate of only 54.1% leaves 961 residents outside the labour force. Family weekly income of $2,179 and household weekly income of $1,518 both sit below the national median, placing the suburb at the 47.5th income percentile nationally.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
61.8%
Part-time
33.3%
Participation
54.1%
Employed
1,451
Occupations
Top Industries
University
33.7%
Postgraduate
9.3%
Born Overseas
17.1%
Dwellings
1,415
Transport to Work
Car dependence is extreme at 90.5% of workers driving, with public transport at just 1.6% and walking or cycling at 2.7%, placing East Corrimal well below the national average for active and public transport use. The suburb has no schools recorded within its boundaries, so families rely on nearby institutions in Corrimal, Bellambi and Wollongong. No crime data is available in this dataset, so direct safety comparisons cannot be made. Rent-to-income at 23.8% keeps housing affordable for tenants relative to many coastal NSW locations. The 16.4% volunteering rate and 24.0% residential turnover rate together suggest a moderately stable community where a majority of residents have put down roots.
Drive
90.5%
Public Transport
1.6%
Walk / Cycle
2.7%
Work from Home
N/A
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How East Corrimal compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is East Corrimal a good suburb to live in?
East Corrimal suits owner-occupiers and renters seeking coastal proximity at a lower price point than inner Wollongong. Household income is at the 47.5th percentile nationally, below median, and car dependence is high at 90.5%. University qualifications at 33.7% exceed the national figure by 3.6 points, and 76.0% of residents stay long-term, pointing to solid community stability.
What is the median house price in East Corrimal?
The PSI-derived median house price is $1,057,250 for the 2024-2025 period. Full-year data shows prices reached $1,300,000 in 2025, a 30% rise from $1,000,000 in 2024. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,167 and weekly rent averages $361.
What schools are in East Corrimal?
No schools are recorded inside the East Corrimal boundary in this dataset. Families rely on schools in neighbouring suburbs including Corrimal, Bellambi and Wollongong. University qualifications among residents reach 33.7%, which is 3.6 points above the national average.
Is East Corrimal safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for East Corrimal in this dataset. As an indirect signal, the suburb has a residential stability rate of 76.0% (24.0% turnover) and a volunteering rate of 16.4%, both suggesting a settled, low-churn community. Only 5.6% of its 3,432 residents require daily assistance.
Is East Corrimal good for property investment?
The 30% house price rise from $1,000,000 to $1,300,000 between 2024 and 2025 is a strong short-run capital growth signal. A 39.3% renter share provides a broad tenant pool, though a 6.1% vacancy rate is above the 2-3% comfort zone. Rent of $361 per week against a $1,057,250 median implies a gross yield near 1.8%.
How is East Corrimal's population changing?
East Corrimal has 3,432 residents across 1.4 km2 at a density of 2,445 per km2. Residential turnover is low at 24.0%, with 76.0% of residents staying in place. The median age of 39 is 1.0 year below the national figure, and the suburb is younger than many comparable coastal NSW locations.
How much development is happening in East Corrimal?
There were 51 development applications lodged in the past 12 months. Recent examples include subdivisions and swimming pool approvals under Complying Development Certificates. Activity is dominated by owner-upgrader works on existing dwellings rather than major new supply, consistent with a high-density 1.4 km2 suburb with limited vacant land.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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