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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 WollongongWollongong
North WollongongWollongong
Overall8787
Transport9192
Education7269
Liveability9698

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

North WollongongWollongong
Population2,29920,446
Median age3035
Median household income (wk)$1,549$1,549
Bachelor degree or higher53.8%51.5%
Born in Australia67.5%63.0%
Avg household size22

Growth: North Wollongong Moderate Growth · Wollongong High Growth

Property

North WollongongWollongong
Median house price$1.29M$1.36M
Median unit price$757K$758K
House price YoYData not available13.8%
Median rent — house (wk)$720$720
Rental yield (house)Data not available2.5%
Days on market (house)5661

Median price history

Safety

North WollongongWollongong
Residential safety score1326
Break & enter dwelling /100k478479
Motor vehicle theft /100k478289
Domestic assault /100k652528
Total incidents /100k (all)11,96216,091

Total incidents over time

Schools

North WollongongWollongong
Total schools35
Government33
Independent02
Average ICSEA1,0011,089

See the full school list on each profile: North Wollongong · Wollongong

Transport

North WollongongWollongong
Transport score9192
Train stations12
Bus stops29102
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)116120
Nearest train station (km)760 m450 m

Liveability

North WollongongWollongong
Summer max temp25.0°C25.0°C
Winter max temp17.5°C17.5°C
Annual rainfall (mm)1,2501,250
Supermarkets06
Cafes & restaurants1189
Parks516
Playgrounds38
Swimming pools1226
Medical GPs02
Distance to coast (km)610 m1.0 km
Distance to CBD (km)65.9 km68.1 km
Nearest beach (km)860 m1.3 km
Nearest hospital (km)2.3 km980 m

Population & growth

North WollongongWollongong
Population (2021)2,29920,446
Estimated 20252,38023,295
Projected 20412,76948,145
Annual growth rate0.87%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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