Avondale vs Huntley (Wollongong)
The verdict
Avondale is more affordable, with a median house price of $909K versus $1.04M in Huntley (Wollongong). Avondale rates higher for transport (22 vs 13). Avondale is closer to the coast (11.8 km vs 13.2 km).
Scores
AvondaleHuntley (Wollongong)
| Avondale | Huntley (Wollongong) | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 27 | 24 |
| Transport | 22 | 13 |
| Education | 38 | 38 |
| Liveability | 22 | 24 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Avondale | Huntley (Wollongong) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,695 | 66 |
| Median age | 40 | 44 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,524 | $1,937 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 21.1% | 20.5% |
| Born in Australia | 80.8% | 62.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 3.3 |
Growth: Avondale High Growth · Huntley (Wollongong) High Growth
Property
| Avondale | Huntley (Wollongong) | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $909K | $1.04M |
| Median unit price | $769K | $893K |
| House price YoY | 32.5% | -40.3% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $735 | $735 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.5% | 6.4% |
| Days on market (house) | 55 | 52 |
Median price history
Safety
| Avondale | Huntley (Wollongong) | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 42 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 472 | 3,030 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 295 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 236 | 1,515 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,543 | 28,788 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Avondale | Huntley (Wollongong) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Avondale · Huntley (Wollongong)
Transport
| Avondale | Huntley (Wollongong) | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 22 | 13 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 14 | 1 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 219 | 213 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 5.6 km | 5.1 km |
Liveability
| Avondale | Huntley (Wollongong) | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.0°C | 25.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.5°C | 17.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,250 | 1,250 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 2 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 11.8 km | 13.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 83.9 km | 81.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.5 km | 11.7 km |
Population & growth
| Avondale | Huntley (Wollongong) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,695 | 66 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,734 | 80 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,329 | 127 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.57% | 4.93% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Avondale or Huntley (Wollongong)?
Avondale is more affordable, with a median house price of $909K versus $1.04M.
Which has better public transport, Avondale or Huntley (Wollongong)?
Avondale has the higher transport score (Avondale 22/100 vs Huntley (Wollongong) 13/100).
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