Mangerton (Post Code: 2500)

This sought-after, leafy suburb is mostly residential apart from its convenience store, a couple of specialty stores beside it on its south western boundary and some fantastic local eateries and take-aways.  

Reached via side roads from the Princes Highway and The Avenue, many professionals live in the higher streets which command spectacular views out to the ocean.  Norman Street, Eastern Avenue and St Johns Avenue and   properties on its northern sector command hefty prices.  This area is also where some beautiful examples of gracious Federation houses are to be found.

The median price of houses, units and vacant land is $424,145 compared to $387,055 for the Local Government Area of Wollongong. An inner western suburb of Wollongong,  Mount Mangerton is the name of the hill on which Mangerton resides.  The hill also incorporates Mount Saint Thomas, a lower peak south of Mangerton.  The hill has excellent views of Wollongong and is directly south of Wollongong Hospital. Mangerton was formerly known as ‘Hospital Hill’ because of its close proximity to Wollongong’s major hospital and indeed many of the cities’ doctors and their families have lived and still live in the suburb to this day.

In 2006 the population was 2,460 people, with the largest sector being aged between 40-49 years old.  The largest portion of the population are employed full time and in general they are professional who travel to work by car.  There are approximately 889 dwelling, 715 being houses.  36.7% of property are fully owned, 33.1% are being purchased and 73% are owner occupied. 73% of the population are recorded as being married and households are mainly couples with no children. There are 7 parks, a child care centre and 2 primary Schools.