Mangerton vs West Wollongong
The verdict
West Wollongong is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.15M versus $1.40M in Mangerton. On the separate residential safety score, West Wollongong rates higher (68 vs 49/100 in Mangerton).
Scores
| Mangerton | West Wollongong | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 78 | 77 |
| Transport | 76 | 76 |
| Education | 69 | 65 |
| Liveability | 88 | 88 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Mangerton | West Wollongong | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,862 | 5,223 |
| Median age | 39 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,147 | $1,672 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 51.6% | 46.6% |
| Born in Australia | 76.0% | 70.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.5 |
Growth: Mangerton Moderate Growth · West Wollongong Moderate Growth
Property
| Mangerton | West Wollongong | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.40M | $1.15M |
| Median unit price | $609K | $910K |
| House price YoY | 26.1% | 4.4% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $750 | $750 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| Days on market (house) | 39 | 37 |
Median price history
Safety
| Mangerton | West Wollongong | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 49 | 68 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 210 | 153 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 35 | 96 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,013 | 460 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 8,421 | 4,767 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Mangerton | West Wollongong | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 5 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,070 | 1,080 |
See the full school list on each profile: Mangerton · West Wollongong
Transport
| Mangerton | West Wollongong | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 76 | 76 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 20 | 59 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.3 km | 1.9 km |
Liveability
| Mangerton | 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 | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 4 | 0 |
| Parks | 8 | 7 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.7 km | 3.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 69.4 km | 68.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.2 km | 3.4 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.3 km | 1.4 km |
Population & growth
| Mangerton | West Wollongong | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,862 | 5,223 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,034 | 5,441 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,556 | 6,325 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.47% | 1.03% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Mangerton or West Wollongong?
West Wollongong has the higher residential safety score (Mangerton 49/100 vs West Wollongong 68/100).
Which is more affordable, Mangerton or West Wollongong?
West Wollongong is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.15M versus $1.40M.
Which has better schools, Mangerton or West Wollongong?
West Wollongong has a higher average school ICSEA (Mangerton 1070 vs West Wollongong 1080; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Mangerton or West Wollongong?
Mangerton and West Wollongong have similar transport scores.
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