North Wollongong vs Wollongong
The verdict
North Wollongong is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.29M versus $1.36M in Wollongong. North Wollongong has a shorter estimated CBD commute (116 vs 120 min). On the separate residential safety score, Wollongong rates higher (26 vs 13/100 in North Wollongong).
Scores
| North Wollongong | Wollongong | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 87 |
| Transport | 91 | 92 |
| Education | 72 | 69 |
| Liveability | 96 | 98 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| North Wollongong | Wollongong | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,299 | 20,446 |
| Median age | 30 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,549 | $1,549 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 53.8% | 51.5% |
| Born in Australia | 67.5% | 63.0% |
| Avg household size | 2 | 2 |
Growth: North Wollongong Moderate Growth · Wollongong High Growth
Property
| North Wollongong | Wollongong | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.29M | $1.36M |
| Median unit price | $757K | $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) | 56 | 61 |
Median price history
Safety
| North Wollongong | Wollongong | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 13 | 26 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 478 | 479 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 478 | 289 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 652 | 528 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 11,962 | 16,091 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| North Wollongong | Wollongong | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 5 |
| Government | 3 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,001 | 1,089 |
See the full school list on each profile: North Wollongong · Wollongong
Transport
| North Wollongong | Wollongong | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 91 | 92 |
| Train stations | 1 | 2 |
| Bus stops | 29 | 102 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 116 | 120 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 760 m | 450 m |
Liveability
| North Wollongong | 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 | 11 | 89 |
| Parks | 5 | 16 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 8 |
| Swimming pools | 12 | 26 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 610 m | 1.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 65.9 km | 68.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 860 m | 1.3 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.3 km | 980 m |
Population & growth
| North Wollongong | Wollongong | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,299 | 20,446 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,380 | 23,295 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,769 | 48,145 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.87% | 3.32% |
Common questions
Which is safer, North Wollongong or Wollongong?
Wollongong has the higher residential safety score (North Wollongong 13/100 vs Wollongong 26/100).
Which is more affordable, North Wollongong or Wollongong?
North Wollongong is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.29M versus $1.36M.
Which has better schools, North Wollongong or Wollongong?
Wollongong has a higher average school ICSEA (North Wollongong 1001 vs Wollongong 1089; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, North Wollongong or Wollongong?
Wollongong has the higher transport score (North Wollongong 91/100 vs Wollongong 92/100).
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