Keiraville vs West Wollongong
The verdict
West Wollongong is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.13M versus $1.38M in Keiraville. Keiraville rates higher for education (70 vs 65). Keiraville has a shorter estimated CBD commute (177 vs 181 min).
Scores
| Keiraville | West Wollongong | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 78 | 77 |
| Transport | 75 | 76 |
| Education | 70 | 65 |
| Liveability | 87 | 88 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Keiraville | West Wollongong | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,001 | 5,223 |
| Median age | 26 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,739 | $1,672 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 51.3% | 46.6% |
| Born in Australia | 66.4% | 70.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.5 |
Growth: Keiraville Moderate Growth · West Wollongong Moderate Growth
Property
| Keiraville | West Wollongong | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.38M | $1.13M |
| Median unit price | $970K | $945K |
| House price YoY | 16.7% | 1.0% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $720 | $720 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.6% | 3.6% |
| Days on market (house) | 59 | 42 |
Median price history
Safety
| Keiraville | West Wollongong | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 68 | 68 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 125 | 153 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 300 | 96 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 275 | 460 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,624 | 4,059 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Keiraville | West Wollongong | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 5 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 1 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,103 | 1,078 |
See the full school list on each profile: Keiraville · West Wollongong
Transport
| Keiraville | West Wollongong | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 75 | 76 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 35 | 59 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 177 | 181 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.7 km | 1.9 km |
Liveability
| Keiraville | 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 4 | 0 |
| Parks | 16 | 7 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.7 km | 3.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 67.1 km | 68.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.7 km | 3.4 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.9 km | 1.4 km |
Population & growth
| Keiraville | West Wollongong | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,001 | 5,223 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,168 | 5,441 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,845 | 6,325 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.03% | 1.03% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Keiraville or West Wollongong?
Keiraville and West Wollongong have similar residential safety scores (68 and 68/100).
Which is more affordable, Keiraville or West Wollongong?
West Wollongong is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.13M versus $1.38M.
Which has better schools, Keiraville or West Wollongong?
Keiraville has a higher average school ICSEA (Keiraville 1103 vs West Wollongong 1078; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Keiraville or West Wollongong?
West Wollongong has the higher transport score (Keiraville 75/100 vs West Wollongong 76/100).
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