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Wollongong Quarterly Price Growth Beats Same Time Last Year
Median house prices rose 3.9 percent in the June quarter compared with 2.3 percent twelve months earlier.
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Wollongong median house prices climbed 3.9 percent in the June quarter to reach $894,000, outpacing the 2.3 percent lift recorded in the same three months of 2025.
The stronger result arrives as Sydney buyers continue to cross the escarpment in search of coastal access without paying northern beaches premiums. NSW overall median sits near $860,000, yet local stock remains tighter because new listings in the Illawarra have fallen 11 percent year on year.
Coastal neighbourhoods drive the lift
Thirroul recorded a 5.1 percent quarterly gain, with three-bedroom homes on Lawrence Hargrave Drive clearing between $1.35 million and $1.48 million. Fairy Meadow followed closely, posting 4.4 percent growth after the completion of stage two of the Wollongong City Council foreshore upgrade that added new pathways and playgrounds near Towradgi Beach. Agents report multiple contracts signed off-market by families relocating from Sydney’s inner west.
Further inland, properties near the Wollongong CBD renewal zone along Crown Street have also firmed. Two terraces on Burelli Street sold in June for $985,000 and $1.02 million respectively, both above their 2025 equivalents by roughly $70,000.
Data snapshot and buyer outlook
CoreLogic figures released this week show 187 house sales settled in the Wollongong local government area during the quarter, down from 204 twelve months earlier. Auction clearance rates averaged 62 percent, still ahead of Sydney’s 54 percent. Days on market shortened to 28 from 34 in the prior June period.
Buyers should inspect early in the week and secure pre-approval before the spring rush, particularly for coastal blocks in Thirroul and Fairy Meadow where stock lists remain thin. Those targeting the CBD renewal corridor should monitor the next round of planning approvals expected in August.
This article is general information only and is not personal financial or investment advice. Consider your own circumstances and seek licensed professional advice before making financial decisions.