Housing, development and the property market in Wollongong.
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As the Illawarra region grapples with rising property prices, build-to-rent developments are emerging as a viable alternative for renters, offering a unique set of benefits and amenities.
By Wollongong Property Desk · 25 July 2026 · 2 min read
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A long-delayed rail upgrade between Unanderra and Moss Vale is reshaping where buyers look, and what they're willing to pay.
By Wollongong Property Desk · 25 July 2026 · 3 min read
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With rental vacancy rates at a record low, renters in Wollongong are facing intense competition for limited properties, particularly in coastal suburbs like Fairy Meadow and Thirroul.
By Wollongong Property Desk · 25 July 2026 · 2 min read
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A 22-storey residential development near Wollongong CBD has cleared the final planning hurdle, and buyers, renters and downsizers are all watching what comes next.
By Wollongong Property Desk · 25 July 2026 · 3 min read
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From Fairy Meadow to Corrimal, residents and developers are squaring off over the city's future, and both sides have a point.
By Wollongong Property Desk · 25 July 2026 · 3 min read
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A cooling clearance rate across the Illawarra signals a market shift that has real consequences for anyone planning to sell before Christmas.
By Wollongong Property Desk · 25 July 2026 · 3 min read
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The best suburbs to live in Wollongong in 2026: beachside Thirroul and Fairy Meadow, family-friendly Figtree, and the most affordable areas for renters and first home buyers.
By Wollongong Property Desk · 25 July 2026 · 2 min read
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With office vacancy falling to 10.6% and record-breaking sales reshaping the city's commercial skyline, tenants face rising competition while landlords gain negotiating power.
By Wollongong Property Desk · 19 July 2026 · 3 min read
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The coastal city’s property market is seeing renewed activity, with units outperforming houses and a mix of lifestyle factors drawing interest from Sydney buyers and locals alike.
By Wollongong Property Desk · 19 July 2026 · 2 min read
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From a $2 million-plus resort-style Art Deco makeover to prefab builds that go from slab to lockup in seven days, here's what local buyers should know.
By Wollongong Property Desk · 19 July 2026 · 2 min read
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Properties within walking distance of the Albion Park Rail bypass corridor are already commanding premiums, and agents say the effect is spreading fast.
By Wollongong Property Desk · 25 July 2026 · 3 min read
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The suburb of Fairy Meadow is experiencing a surge in popularity among young professionals, driven by its affordability and amenities
By Wollongong Property Desk · 25 July 2026 · 2 min read
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A French-language workshop on AI prompting for HR professionals lands in Wollongong this week, signalling the region's growing appetite for workplace tech upskilling.
By Wollongong Property Desk · 25 July 2026 · 3 min read
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A raft of council planning decisions and state government policy changes is rewriting the rules for buyers, sellers and developers across the Illawarra.
By Wollongong Property Desk · 25 July 2026 · 3 min read
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House prices in the Illawarra climb even as units lag, carving out new challenges and opportunities from the CBD to Thirroul.
By Wollongong Property Desk · 25 July 2026 · 3 min read
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Rental returns across the Illawarra are outpacing many Sydney suburbs, and the data is drawing serious attention from interstate buyers.
By Wollongong Property Desk · 25 July 2026 · 4 min read
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Wollongong first home buyers weigh stamp duty concessions and the NSW First Home Owner Grant against price gaps between new CBD apartments and older stock in Fairy Meadow.
By Wollongong Property Desk · 25 July 2026 · 2 min read
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Wollongong tenants currently face lower weekly outlays than owners carrying mortgages on homes near the state median price.
By Wollongong Property Desk · 25 July 2026 · 2 min read
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Professional property investors and agents gather in the city for a midweek networking event as the sector braces for tax reform fallout.
By Wollongong Property Desk · 25 July 2026 · 2 min read
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With rental yields topping 4% and a supply squeeze pushing vacancy below 1%, the city's market is shifting toward higher-density plays and corridor suburbs.
By Wollongong Property Desk · 19 July 2026 · 3 min read
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With median house prices hovering around $780,000 and rents climbing, first-home buyers in Wollongong face a tough market. Government schemes offer a lifeline, but the city's tight rental landscape is changing the calculus for tenants and landlords alike.
By Wollongong Property Desk · 19 July 2026 · 3 min read
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With clearance rates holding near 59% and median prices stable, first-time buyers face a competitive but navigable market.
By Wollongong Property Desk · 19 July 2026 · 3 min read