Gwynneville vs Wollongong
The verdict
Wollongong is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.32M versus $1.33M in Gwynneville. Gwynneville rates higher for education (76 vs 69). Wollongong rates higher for transport (92 vs 80). On the separate residential safety score, Gwynneville rates higher (63 vs 26/100 in Wollongong).
Scores
| Gwynneville | Wollongong | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 87 |
| Transport | 80 | 92 |
| Education | 76 | 69 |
| Liveability | 99 | 98 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Gwynneville | Wollongong | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,139 | 20,446 |
| Median age | 29 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,394 | $1,549 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 60.2% | 51.5% |
| Born in Australia | 56.5% | 63.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2 |
Growth: Gwynneville Moderate Growth · Wollongong High Growth
Property
| Gwynneville | Wollongong | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.33M | $1.32M |
| Median unit price | $601K | $743K |
| House price YoY | 6.8% | -2.4% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $750 | $750 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.9% | 3.3% |
| Days on market (house) | 38 | 31 |
Median price history
Safety
| Gwynneville | Wollongong | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 63 | 26 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 191 | 474 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 127 | 289 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 96 | 528 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,766 | 26,705 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Gwynneville | Wollongong | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 5 |
| Government | 1 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,075 | 1,078 |
See the full school list on each profile: Gwynneville · Wollongong
Transport
| Gwynneville | Wollongong | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 80 | 92 |
| Train stations | 0 | 2 |
| Bus stops | 38 | 102 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 810 m | 450 m |
Liveability
| Gwynneville | 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 | 2 | 89 |
| Parks | 6 | 16 |
| Playgrounds | 7 | 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) | 67.2 km | 68.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 1.8 km | 1.3 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.1 km | 980 m |
Population & growth
| Gwynneville | Wollongong | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,139 | 20,446 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,328 | 23,295 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,900 | 48,145 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.47% | 3.32% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Gwynneville or Wollongong?
Gwynneville has the higher residential safety score (Gwynneville 63/100 vs Wollongong 26/100).
Which is more affordable, Gwynneville or Wollongong?
Wollongong is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.32M versus $1.33M.
Which has better schools, Gwynneville or Wollongong?
Wollongong has a higher average school ICSEA (Gwynneville 1075 vs Wollongong 1078; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Gwynneville or Wollongong?
Wollongong has the higher transport score (Gwynneville 80/100 vs Wollongong 92/100).
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