Russell Vale, NSW 2517

Russell Vale is an inviting suburb nestled just north of Wollongong’s city centre only about 6.72 km away and 61.47 km to Sydney by car. Boasting a relaxed residential atmosphere with leafy streets and convenient access to the coast, it’s a popular choice for families, professionals, and retirees who want a quieter lifestyle that still offers easy urban connectivity.Families benefit from the highly regarded Russell Vale Public School, while secondary students can access nearby high schools in Wollongong and the Illawarra region. The suburb is also a short distance from quality childcare and early learning centres, making it easy to settle in at every stage of family life.Russell Vale is surrounded by green spaces that encourage active living: ­­You’ll find playgrounds and open fields nearby, along with the scenic Hans Heysen Reserve, which offers peaceful walking tracks and native bushland. It’s a great spot for weekend strolls or afternoon exercise.While Russell Vale itself doesn’t have a bustling commercial precinct, it’s perfectly positioned between the shops and cafes of North Wollongong and the neighbouring suburbs. This means you’re just a few minutes’ drive or bus ride from everything from coffee spots and casual dining to boutiques, supermarkets, and services.Russell Vale offers a harmonious blend of suburban serenity, beachside convenience, and city proximity an ideal setting for those seeking a coastal lifestyle with practical amenities close at hand.

Nestled between the mountains and sea from E to W and the far reaches of Illawarra's north just to the north and wollongong's larger more amenity filled lower northern suburbs to the south is beautiful, leafy Russell Vale. Sure is worth some close consideration if you are searching for a convenient, compfortable place to raise a family. The list of nearby conveniences is long, and there really is a friendly style of people about... Nearby train (just out of ear shot) along with regular buses theres alot going for the area in the transportation regard. Interesting historical area also, It would be hard to move away.

Russell Vale is loved by those who reside there for it's atmosphere and its wonderfully friendly residents. There is a fuel station, preschool, primary school, sporting grounds, tennis courts, neighbourhood hall, a doctor, pub & bottle shop, car mechanics, golf course, grocery shops & bowling alley to name a few POI very much nearby. It's the sort of place where if someone is in trouble eg; car troubles etc, help is likely to come from a good samaritan. Sydney commute is just over an hour, and wollongong is only minutes drive away. Along with all this, the beautiful beaches to the east and the breathtaking escarpment shouldering the suburb to the west makes for a splendid physical setting, views of brokers nose and ocean vistas can be spotted as you stroll about the area. Leisure possibilities are abound! Definately a suburb due for a big rise in popularity!!! Keep a close eye on this town, Median house price rises over the past year in Russell Vale are truly impressive! And median house prices are not looking like drooping any time soon with a large number of well remunerated employees working at the once again open nearby mine looking for real estate close to work, you can't lose.