Dominant Age
35-39
12.5% of population
Top Overseas Born
Germany
3.8% · 83.8% Australian-born
Top Religion
Catholic
13.8% of residents
Household Type
Couples with children
39.3% of dwellings
Social Housing
0.0%
0 dwellings
Break-ins 2025
1 in 28
homes burgled in 2025
Who lives in Illawarra?
Residents aged 35-39 make up the largest age group in Illawarra at 12.5% of the population. 83.8% of residents were born in Australia, with Germany the most common overseas birthplace at 3.8%. The most common religious affiliation is Catholic, at 13.8% of residents. Couples with children are the most common household type, accounting for 39.3% of all dwellings. Social housing makes up 0.0% of the suburb's housing stock.
Is Illawarra safe?
Illawarra recorded 1 residential break-ins in 2025 — approximately 1 in every 28 homes. Car break-ins in Illawarra accounted for 2 incidents across the year.
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