Coniston vs Spring Hill (Wollongong)
The verdict
Coniston rates higher for liveability (92 vs 64). Coniston is closer to the coast (1.7 km vs 2.8 km).
Scores
ConistonSpring Hill (Wollongong)
| Coniston | Spring Hill (Wollongong) | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 66 |
| Transport | 92 | 79 |
| Education | 57 | 54 |
| Liveability | 92 | 64 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Coniston | Spring Hill (Wollongong) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,267 | 92 |
| Median age | 39 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,535 | $1,937 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 36.9% | 34.5% |
| Born in Australia | 64.8% | 64.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.9 |
Growth: Coniston Moderate Growth · Spring Hill (Wollongong) Moderate Growth
Property
| Coniston | Spring Hill (Wollongong) | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.14M | Data not available |
| Median unit price | $745K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $720 | $720 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 49 | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Coniston | Spring Hill (Wollongong) | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 67 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 132 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 265 | 1,087 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 353 | 1,087 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,779 | 19,565 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Coniston | Spring Hill (Wollongong) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 990 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Coniston · Spring Hill (Wollongong)
Transport
| Coniston | Spring Hill (Wollongong) | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 92 | 79 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 20 | 2 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 122 | 125 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 310 m | 650 m |
Liveability
| Coniston | Spring Hill (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 | 5 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.7 km | 2.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 69.5 km | 71.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.8 km | 4.8 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.5 km | 3.3 km |
Population & growth
| Coniston | Spring Hill (Wollongong) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,267 | 92 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,404 | 92 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,817 | 106 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.48% | 0.00% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Coniston or Spring Hill (Wollongong)?
Coniston has the higher transport score (Coniston 92/100 vs Spring Hill (Wollongong) 79/100).
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