Gwynneville vs Wollongong
The verdict
Gwynneville is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.33M versus $1.36M in Wollongong. Gwynneville rates higher for education (76 vs 69). Wollongong rates higher for transport (92 vs 80). Wollongong has a shorter estimated CBD commute (120 vs 178 min). 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 | $1.36M |
| Median unit price | $596K | $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) | 39 | 61 |
Median price history
Safety
| Gwynneville | Wollongong | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 63 | 26 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 191 | 479 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 127 | 289 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 96 | 528 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,288 | 16,091 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Gwynneville | Wollongong | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 5 |
| Government | 1 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,074 | 1,089 |
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) | 178 | 120 |
| 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?
Gwynneville is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.33M versus $1.36M.
Which has better schools, Gwynneville or Wollongong?
Wollongong has a higher average school ICSEA (Gwynneville 1074 vs Wollongong 1089; 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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