Dapto - Avondale, NSW 2583
A coastal pocket of Wollongong where the weekend starts with a swim.
- Beach & coast
- $390/wk Median
- 23.7% Renters
Dapto - Avondale Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 24.2k
- Median age
- 41
- Median weekly rent
- $390
- To the CBD
- 8.6km
- Walkability
- 8.2
- Schools within 3 km
- 9
ABS 2021 Census
Dapto - Avondale Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Nightlife
A handful of reliable local bars and a late-night food strip give the area more after-dark options than most people expect.
Schools & Families
Family life here is well served — schools, playgrounds and a generally quiet, low-traffic feel once you're off the main road.
Work & Connectivity
Close enough to the CBD for an easy commute on the days it's needed, quiet enough to work from home the rest of the week.
Signature Spotlight
Beach & Coast
Dapto - Avondale sits among Wollongong's coastal renter pockets, where the rhythm of the week runs around the water — early swims, weekend walks along the foreshore, and a noticeably relaxed pace compared to the inner city. With 24,195 residents and a solid minority renter share (23.7%), it's a well-established part of the Wollongong rental market.
Around Dapto - Avondale
Dapto - Avondale Esplanade
A local stretch of coastline popular with residents for early swims and evening walks.
Dapto - Avondale Point
A local stretch of coastline popular with residents for early swims and evening walks.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Dapto - Avondale
Real questions renters ask before moving to Dapto - Avondale.
Is Dapto - Avondale a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Dapto - Avondale has a 23.7% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a solid minority share of residents rent rather than own. Rental stock here turns over steadily, with a mix of houses and units available through the year.
Is Dapto - Avondale walkable?
Dapto - Avondale carries a walkability score of 8.2/10 — daily errands and a lot of local life happen comfortably on foot.
Is Dapto - Avondale family-friendly for renters?
Dapto - Avondale has around 9 school options within 3km, and families renting here tend to value the balance of space and access to schools. At $390/wk median, it's broadly in line with the city average compared to the rest of Wollongong.
What's the community like in Dapto - Avondale?
Dapto - Avondale has a settled, community-oriented feel, with long-term renters alongside newer arrivals. Population sits at 24,195, giving the suburb a solidly-sized feel.
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