Mount Saint Thomas vs West Wollongong
The verdict
Mount Saint Thomas is more affordable, with a median house price of $911K versus $1.13M in West Wollongong. West Wollongong rates higher for education (65 vs 58). West Wollongong has a shorter estimated CBD commute (181 vs 185 min).
Scores
| Mount Saint Thomas | West Wollongong | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 73 | 77 |
| Transport | 76 | 76 |
| Education | 58 | 65 |
| Liveability | 84 | 88 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Mount Saint Thomas | West Wollongong | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,449 | 5,223 |
| Median age | 37 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,835 | $1,672 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 37.8% | 46.6% |
| Born in Australia | 74.7% | 70.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.5 |
Growth: Mount Saint Thomas Moderate Growth · West Wollongong Moderate Growth
Property
| Mount Saint Thomas | West Wollongong | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $911K | $1.13M |
| Median unit price | $800K | $945K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 1.0% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $720 | $720 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 3.6% |
| Days on market (house) | 48 | 42 |
Median price history
Safety
| Mount Saint Thomas | West Wollongong | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 68 | 68 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 69 | 153 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 138 | 96 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 690 | 460 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,968 | 4,059 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Mount Saint Thomas | West Wollongong | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 5 |
| Government | 0 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,078 |
See the full school list on each profile: Mount Saint Thomas · West Wollongong
Transport
| Mount Saint Thomas | West Wollongong | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 76 | 76 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 13 | 59 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 185 | 181 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.2 km | 1.9 km |
Liveability
| Mount Saint Thomas | 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 | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 1 | 7 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 4 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.5 km | 3.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 70.2 km | 68.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.7 km | 3.4 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.0 km | 1.4 km |
Population & growth
| Mount Saint Thomas | West Wollongong | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,449 | 5,223 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,536 | 5,441 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,800 | 6,325 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.47% | 1.03% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Mount Saint Thomas or West Wollongong?
Mount Saint Thomas and West Wollongong have similar residential safety scores (68 and 68/100).
Which is more affordable, Mount Saint Thomas or West Wollongong?
Mount Saint Thomas is more affordable, with a median house price of $911K versus $1.13M.
Which has better public transport, Mount Saint Thomas or West Wollongong?
Mount Saint Thomas and West Wollongong have similar transport scores.
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