Auction clearance rates are often quoted as a sign of market strength — but what do they actually tell buyers in the Illawarra? Here’s how to interpret them properly and avoid common mistakes.

Scarborough offers relaxed coastal living, strong community feel and escarpment views just north of Wollongong. Here’s what buyers should know about lifestyle, property and long-term appeal in this tightly held suburb.

There's a reason the Illawarra–Shoalhaven keeps showing up in "where people are moving" conversations — and it's not just the coastline. On the numbers, NSW Planning projects the region to be the fastest-growing in the state , with the Illawarra–Shoalhaven marked as having the highest growth rate  under current projections (up 36%  to 2041). On the ground, you can feel the shift: more weekday foot traffic in town centres, more tradies on the roads mid-morning, more "we moved down from Sydney"...

Buying a unit, apartment or townhouse in NSW? A strata report reveals the true financial and building health of a property. Here’s how to read one properly — without getting overwhelmed.

Auction clearance rates in the Wollongong region have remained solid, and median price benchmarks are holding firm despite constrained listings, indicating continued underlying buyer demand in the Illawarra market.

Despite higher interest rates and ongoing cost-of-living pressures, property prices across NSW and the Illawarra remain resilient in 2026. Here’s what’s really supporting the market — and what buyers should understand.