Gwynneville vs North Wollongong
The verdict
North Wollongong is more affordable, with a median house price of $963K versus $1.33M in Gwynneville. North Wollongong rates higher for transport (91 vs 80). North Wollongong is closer to the coast (610 m vs 1.7 km). On the separate residential safety score, Gwynneville rates higher (63 vs 13/100 in North Wollongong).
Scores
| Gwynneville | North Wollongong | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 87 |
| Transport | 80 | 91 |
| Education | 76 | 72 |
| Liveability | 99 | 96 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Gwynneville | North Wollongong | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,139 | 2,299 |
| Median age | 29 | 30 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,394 | $1,549 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 60.2% | 53.8% |
| Born in Australia | 56.5% | 67.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2 |
Growth: Gwynneville Moderate Growth · North Wollongong Moderate Growth
Property
| Gwynneville | North Wollongong | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.33M | $963K |
| Median unit price | $601K | $749K |
| House price YoY | 6.8% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $750 | $750 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.9% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 38 | 42 |
Median price history
Safety
| Gwynneville | North Wollongong | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 63 | 13 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 191 | 478 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 127 | 478 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 96 | 652 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,766 | 22,227 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Gwynneville | North Wollongong | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 3 |
| Government | 1 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,075 | 1,008 |
See the full school list on each profile: Gwynneville · North Wollongong
Transport
| Gwynneville | North Wollongong | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 80 | 91 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 38 | 29 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 810 m | 760 m |
Liveability
| Gwynneville | North 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 | 2 | 11 |
| Parks | 6 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 7 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 12 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.7 km | 610 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 67.2 km | 65.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 1.8 km | 860 m |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.1 km | 2.3 km |
Population & growth
| Gwynneville | North Wollongong | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,139 | 2,299 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,328 | 2,380 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,900 | 2,769 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.47% | 0.87% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Gwynneville or North Wollongong?
Gwynneville has the higher residential safety score (Gwynneville 63/100 vs North Wollongong 13/100).
Which is more affordable, Gwynneville or North Wollongong?
North Wollongong is more affordable, with a median house price of $963K versus $1.33M.
Which has better schools, Gwynneville or North Wollongong?
Gwynneville has a higher average school ICSEA (Gwynneville 1075 vs North Wollongong 1008; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Gwynneville or North Wollongong?
North Wollongong has the higher transport score (Gwynneville 80/100 vs North Wollongong 91/100).
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