Figtree vs West Wollongong
The verdict
West Wollongong is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.13M versus $1.22M in Figtree. West Wollongong rates higher for liveability (88 vs 66). West Wollongong is closer to the coast (3.3 km vs 4.9 km). On the separate residential safety score, Figtree rates higher (99 vs 68/100 in West Wollongong).
Scores
| Figtree | West Wollongong | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 77 |
| Transport | 59 | 76 |
| Education | 60 | 65 |
| Liveability | 66 | 88 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Figtree | West Wollongong | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,335 | 5,223 |
| Median age | 40 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,042 | $1,672 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 42.1% | 46.6% |
| Born in Australia | 76.0% | 70.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.5 |
Growth: Figtree Moderate Growth · West Wollongong Moderate Growth
Property
| Figtree | West Wollongong | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.22M | $1.13M |
| Median unit price | $826K | $945K |
| House price YoY | 15.9% | 1.0% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $780 | $720 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.2% | 3.6% |
| Days on market (house) | 54 | 42 |
Median price history
Safety
| Figtree | West Wollongong | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 99 | 68 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 89 | 153 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 73 | 96 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 235 | 460 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,716 | 4,059 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Figtree | West Wollongong | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 5 |
| Government | 4 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,046 | 1,078 |
See the full school list on each profile: Figtree · West Wollongong
Transport
| Figtree | West Wollongong | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 59 | 76 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 72 | 59 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 185 | 181 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.6 km | 1.9 km |
Liveability
| Figtree | West 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 | 2 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 6 | 0 |
| Parks | 2 | 7 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 4.9 km | 3.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 70.2 km | 68.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 5.2 km | 3.4 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.2 km | 1.4 km |
Population & growth
| Figtree | West Wollongong | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 12,335 | 5,223 |
| Estimated 2025 | 12,850 | 5,441 |
| Projected 2041 | 14,937 | 6,325 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.03% | 1.03% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Figtree or West Wollongong?
Figtree has the higher residential safety score (Figtree 99/100 vs West Wollongong 68/100).
Which is more affordable, Figtree or West Wollongong?
West Wollongong is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.13M versus $1.22M.
Which has better schools, Figtree or West Wollongong?
West Wollongong has a higher average school ICSEA (Figtree 1046 vs West Wollongong 1078; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Figtree or West Wollongong?
West Wollongong has the higher transport score (Figtree 59/100 vs West Wollongong 76/100).
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