Coniston vs Wollongong
The verdict
Coniston is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.14M versus $1.36M in Wollongong. Wollongong rates higher for education (69 vs 57). Wollongong has a shorter estimated CBD commute (120 vs 122 min). On the separate residential safety score, Coniston rates higher (67 vs 26/100 in Wollongong).
Scores
| Coniston | Wollongong | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 87 |
| Transport | 92 | 92 |
| Education | 57 | 69 |
| Liveability | 92 | 98 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Coniston | Wollongong | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,267 | 20,446 |
| Median age | 39 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,535 | $1,549 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 36.9% | 51.5% |
| Born in Australia | 64.8% | 63.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2 |
Growth: Coniston Moderate Growth · Wollongong High Growth
Property
| Coniston | Wollongong | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.14M | $1.36M |
| Median unit price | $745K | $758K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 13.8% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $720 | $720 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 2.5% |
| Days on market (house) | 49 | 61 |
Median price history
Safety
| Coniston | Wollongong | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 67 | 26 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 132 | 479 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 265 | 289 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 353 | 528 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,779 | 16,091 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Coniston | Wollongong | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 5 |
| Government | 1 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 990 | 1,089 |
See the full school list on each profile: Coniston · Wollongong
Transport
| Coniston | Wollongong | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 92 | 92 |
| Train stations | 1 | 2 |
| Bus stops | 20 | 102 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 122 | 120 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 310 m | 450 m |
Liveability
| Coniston | 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 | 6 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 89 |
| Parks | 5 | 16 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 8 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 26 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.7 km | 1.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 69.5 km | 68.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.8 km | 1.3 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.5 km | 980 m |
Population & growth
| Coniston | Wollongong | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,267 | 20,446 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,404 | 23,295 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,817 | 48,145 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.48% | 3.32% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Coniston or Wollongong?
Coniston has the higher residential safety score (Coniston 67/100 vs Wollongong 26/100).
Which is more affordable, Coniston or Wollongong?
Coniston is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.14M versus $1.36M.
Which has better schools, Coniston or Wollongong?
Wollongong has a higher average school ICSEA (Coniston 990 vs Wollongong 1089; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Coniston or Wollongong?
Coniston and Wollongong have similar transport scores.
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