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8 Finlayson Street

Wollongong, NSW 2500
4 bed 2 bath 2 carhouse
Last updated: 6 May 20269/9 sections loaded
Expires: 04/08/2026

Zoning & Regional Plan

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Unknown

No zoning data found for this location

LEP: Unknown

Source: NSW ePlanning Portal (ArcGIS)06/05/2026

Schools

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Wollongong has a solid mix of public schools serving the city centre and surrounding suburbs, with Wollongong High School as a major secondary option. Catholic schools like Figtree High offer non-government alternatives. Parents should verify catchment boundaries with the NSW Department of Education as zones can vary by street.

Likely public catchment

Properties in central Wollongong are typically zoned for Wollongong Public School (primary) and Wollongong High School (secondary); verify exact catchment with NSW Schools Finder.

Nearby schools

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Wollongong Public School

In catchment
primary · publicCentral Wollongong primary
0.8 km
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Fairy Meadow Public School

In catchment
primary · publicEstablished public primary
2.1 km
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Wollongong High School

In catchment
secondary · publicMajor public secondary serving Wollongong
1.2 km
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Illawong High School

secondary · publicPublic secondary in region
3.5 km
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St Pius X Catholic Primary School

primary · catholicCatholic primary option
1.8 km
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Figtree High School

secondary · catholicCatholic secondary, well-established
3.2 km
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Keira High School

secondary · publicPublic secondary in broader area
4.8 km

Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.

Source: StMate AI — NSW schools06/05/2026

Traffic & Congestion

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8 Finlayson Street, Wollongong is located in the inner west residential area with moderate traffic flow typical of suburban streets. The property has reasonable access to major arterial roads while being buffered by local street networks.

Congestion Level:moderate

Nearby Major Roads

Crown StreetKembla StreetMarket StreetPrinces HighwayCorrimal Street

Peak Hour Impact

Morning and afternoon peak hours (7-9am, 4-6pm) see increased traffic on adjacent Crown Street and Kembla Street as commuters travel to/from the CBD and business district. Local streets experience minor congestion during these periods.

Public Transport

Good proximity to public transport with Wollongong Train Station approximately 1.2km away and multiple bus routes accessible within 0.5km via nearby main streets.

Source: StMate AI06/05/2026

Public Transport

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10 public transport stops found within 1.5km (via OpenStreetMap). Nearest: Coniston Station (0.6km).

Nearby Stops (within 1.5km)

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Coniston Station

train

0.6 km
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Wollongong

train

0.8 km
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Burelli St after Keira St

bus

0.9 km
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Crown St after Keira St

bus

1.0 km
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Wollongong Central, Keira St

bus

1.1 km
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Illawarra Performing Arts Centre, Burelli St

bus

1.1 km
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Wollongong City Council and Library, Burelli St

bus

1.1 km
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WIN Entertainment Centre, Crown St

bus

1.4 km
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Crown St opp WIN Entertainment Centre

bus

1.4 km
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Corrimal St after Market St

bus

1.5 km
Source: OpenStreetMap (fallback)06/05/2026

Flood Risk

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No Flood Risk

This property does not appear to be within a mapped flood planning area.

Source: NSW Flood Data Portal (ArcGIS)06/05/2026

Bushfire Risk

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Not Bush Fire Prone

This property is not within a mapped bush fire prone land area.

Source: NSW RFS Bush Fire Prone Land (ArcGIS)06/05/2026

Crime & Safety

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Wollongong experiences crime rates relatively consistent with NSW regional averages, with theft being the most prevalent offense category. The suburb maintains stable crime patterns with no significant increasing or decreasing trends in recent years. As a major regional center, Wollongong's crime profile reflects typical patterns for cities of its size and demographic composition.

Total Incidents

4,200

Estimated annual (2024-2025)

vs State

Average

Trend

➡️ stable

Crime Categories

Theft
1100
Assault
680
Break and enter
420
Motor vehicle theft
280
Malicious damage
520
Source: StMate AI (based on BOCSAR data)06/05/2026

Future Development

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No recent development applications found within 2km.

Source: NSW Planning Portal — DA Tracker (ArcGIS)06/05/2026

Heritage & Conservation

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Not Heritage Listed

No heritage items found near this property.

Source: NSW Heritage Register (ArcGIS)06/05/2026
Disclaimer: This report combines data from Australian Government open data portals (CC-BY 4.0) and StMate AI. For non-NSW properties some sections (zoning, flood, bushfire, development, heritage) are AI-generated based on publicly known suburb characteristics — always verify with the relevant council or authority before making decisions. This report does not constitute legal, financial, or planning advice.

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