38 Matthews Street, Wollongong, NSW 2500

House
Type
3
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1
Parkings
907 m²
Area

Published on Wednesday, September 23, 2026 ( See property details for 38 Matthews Street, Wollongong, NSW 2500)

Price Guide $1,375,000

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A substantial 907m² parcel in Wollongong offering exceptional development, renovation, and investment opportunities in a highly sought-after location.

🏡 Property Highlights

  • Large 907m² landholding with 20m frontage in Wollongong
  • Versatile development potential subject to council approval (STCA)
  • Existing three-bedroom home with separate lounge and dining areas
  • Prime location close to hospitals, university, CBD, beaches, and amenities
  • Opportunity for renovation, rebuilding, subdivision, or new development
  • Established Wollongong suburb with significant future growth prospects

✨ Key Features

  • Carport
  • Separate lounge and dining
  • Built-in Robes
  • Open-Plan Living
  • Waterfront / Views
  • Outdoor Area
  • Fully fenced
  • Pet-Friendly
  • Water tank
  • High energy efficiency
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Wollongong offers a vibrant coastal lifestyle with excellent amenities, renowned beaches, educational institutions, and healthcare facilities. The area combines established residential communities with significant development potential, making it ideal for investors and homeowners alike. Its proximity to the CBD, university, and transport links ensures a highly convenient and desirable location. The suburb’s scenic coastline and active lifestyle options attract a diverse and growing population.

What are the potential uses for the property?
The property offers potential for renovation of the existing home, rebuilding, subdivision, or new development, subject to Wollongong City Council approval (STCA).
Is the property suitable for future development?
Yes, the large land size, frontage, and zoning provide significant development potential, pending council approval and planning controls.
What amenities are nearby?
The property is conveniently located close to Wollongong Hospital, the University of Wollongong, CBD, shopping precincts, cafes, restaurants, entertainment venues, and popular beaches.
Can the existing house be renovated?
Yes, the existing three-bedroom residence offers scope for renovation, allowing you to capitalise on the property's improvements.
What are the zoning details?
The property is zoned R2 Low Density Residential, which supports various residential development options subject to council approval.
Are there any existing planning restrictions or easements on the property that could affect development plans? What are the potential costs associated with subdivision or redevelopment approval processes? Are there any known issues with the property's land stability, drainage, or flood risk? Is there any nearby construction or planning activity that could impact future development or lifestyle? Are there any strata or community title considerations, or is the property freehold? What are the zoning regulations and height restrictions applicable to this site? Are there any bushfire or environmental risks associated with the land? What are the current council fees, rates, and any additional development levies? Is the existing structure compliant with current building codes and standards? Are there any restrictions on pet ownership or outdoor modifications?

38 Matthews Street, Wollongong, NSW 2500 - More Details

Price Guide $1,375,000

RENOVATE. REBUILD. SUBDIVIDE. DEVELOP — STCA
A rare Wollongong opportunity with serious landholding appeal.

Set on an impressive approx. 907m² parcel with a generous 20m frontage, 38 Matthews Street presents an exciting range of possibilities for homeowners, builders, investors and developers.

Whether you're looking to transform the existing residence, build your dream home, explore subdivision or investigate future development potential, this substantial block provides the scale and flexibility to think big — subject to council approval (STCA).

The existing three-bedroom home features a separate lounge and dining area together with a carport, offering the option to renovate and capitalise on the property's existing improvements or explore what may be possible for the site.

THE OPPORTUNITY
- Approx. 907m² landholding
- Approx. 20m frontage
- R2 Low Density Residential zoning
- Existing 3-bedroom residence
- Separate lounge and dining
- Carport
- Scope to renovate, rebuild, subdivide or develop STCA
- Substantial land in an established Wollongong location

LOCATION. LIFESTYLE. POTENTIAL.
Positioned in a highly sought-after pocket of Wollongong, the property places an enviable range of amenities and lifestyle attractions within easy reach.

Conveniently located close to:
- Wollongong Private and Public Hospitals
- University of Wollongong
- Wollongong CBD
- Shopping, cafés, restaurants and entertainment
- Popular Illawarra beaches

With the city, university, hospitals, shopping and coastline all nearby, this is a location that combines everyday convenience with outstanding lifestyle appeal.

A BLOCK THAT DEMANDS ATTENTION
Large land parcels with this combination of size, frontage, zoning and location are increasingly sought after.

Whether you're a developer looking for your next project, an investor seeking future potential, or a homeowner wanting to create something exceptional, 38 Matthews Street deserves your attention.

Opportunities of this scale don't come along every day.

All development, subdivision and redevelopment potential is subject to Wollongong City Council approval, planning controls and other relevant requirements. Prospective purchasers should make their own independent enquiries.

Disclaimer: While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of these particulars, no warranty is given by the vendor or the agent as to their accuracy. Interested parties should not rely on these particulars as representations of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. Although high standards have been used in preparing this document, no legal responsibility can be accepted for any loss or damage resulting from the content or use of this information. Any photographs show only certain parts of the property as they appeared when taken. Areas, amounts, measurements, distances, and all other numerical information are approximate only. Note: Every care has been taken to verify the accuracy of the details in this advertisement; however, we cannot guarantee its correctness. Prospective purchasers are requested to take necessary action to satisfy themselves with any pertinent matters.
Type
House
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1
Parkings
1
Area
907 m²

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