Horsley vs Huntley (Wollongong)
The verdict
Horsley is more affordable, with a median house price of $945K versus $1.04M in Huntley (Wollongong). Horsley rates higher for transport (75 vs 13). Horsley is closer to the coast (10.3 km vs 13.2 km).
Scores
HorsleyHuntley (Wollongong)
| Horsley | Huntley (Wollongong) | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 24 |
| Transport | 75 | 13 |
| Education | 42 | 38 |
| Liveability | 67 | 24 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Horsley | Huntley (Wollongong) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,437 | 66 |
| Median age | 36 | 44 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,164 | $1,937 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 26.3% | 20.5% |
| Born in Australia | 81.2% | 62.1% |
| Avg household size | 3 | 3.3 |
Growth: Horsley High Growth · Huntley (Wollongong) High Growth
Property
| Horsley | Huntley (Wollongong) | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $945K | $1.04M |
| Median unit price | $819K | $893K |
| House price YoY | 24.4% | -40.3% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $735 | $735 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.6% | 6.4% |
| Days on market (house) | 53 | 52 |
Median price history
Safety
| Horsley | Huntley (Wollongong) | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 53 | 3,030 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 74 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 201 | 1,515 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,865 | 28,788 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Horsley | Huntley (Wollongong) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,006 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Horsley · Huntley (Wollongong)
Transport
| Horsley | Huntley (Wollongong) | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 75 | 13 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 73 | 1 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 208 | 213 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.7 km | 5.1 km |
Liveability
| Horsley | Huntley (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 | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 0 |
| Parks | 11 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 9 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 8 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 10.3 km | 13.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 79.2 km | 81.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.8 km | 11.7 km |
Population & growth
| Horsley | Huntley (Wollongong) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 9,437 | 66 |
| Estimated 2025 | 11,424 | 80 |
| Projected 2041 | 18,117 | 127 |
| Annual growth rate | 4.89% | 4.93% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Horsley or Huntley (Wollongong)?
Horsley is more affordable, with a median house price of $945K versus $1.04M.
Which has better public transport, Horsley or Huntley (Wollongong)?
Horsley has the higher transport score (Horsley 75/100 vs Huntley (Wollongong) 13/100).
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