Port Kembla vs Warrawong
The verdict
Warrawong is more affordable, with a median house price of $881K versus $1.09M in Port Kembla. Port Kembla rates higher for transport (87 vs 76). Port Kembla has a shorter estimated CBD commute (127 vs 195 min).
Scores
| Port Kembla | Warrawong | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 64 | 58 |
| Transport | 87 | 76 |
| Education | 49 | 39 |
| Liveability | 53 | 57 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Port Kembla | Warrawong | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,088 | 4,659 |
| Median age | 42 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,308 | $908 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 28.1% | 18.3% |
| Born in Australia | 70.6% | 57.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.4 |
Growth: Port Kembla Moderate Growth · Warrawong Moderate Growth
Property
| Port Kembla | Warrawong | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.09M | $881K |
| Median unit price | $669K | $451K |
| House price YoY | 19.2% | 16.8% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $695 | $650 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.1% | 3.7% |
| Days on market (house) | 41 | 35 |
Median price history
Safety
| Port Kembla | Warrawong | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 22 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 570 | 601 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 472 | 816 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 511 | 1,052 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 10,456 | 22,408 |
Warrawong is a commercial/transport hub — total figures include visitors and workers, not just residents.
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Port Kembla | Warrawong | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 4 |
| Government | 2 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,018 | 925 |
See the full school list on each profile: Port Kembla · Warrawong
Transport
| Port Kembla | Warrawong | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 87 | 76 |
| Train stations | 3 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 52 | 48 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 127 | 195 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 640 m | 1.6 km |
Liveability
| Port Kembla | Warrawong | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 5 | 3 |
| Parks | 3 | 6 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 5 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.2 km | 2.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 72.5 km | 74.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 1.9 km | 2.9 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.3 km | 6.9 km |
Population & growth
| Port Kembla | Warrawong | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,088 | 4,659 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,088 | 4,631 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,861 | 5,367 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.00% | -0.15% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Port Kembla or Warrawong?
Warrawong is more affordable, with a median house price of $881K versus $1.09M.
Which has better schools, Port Kembla or Warrawong?
Port Kembla has a higher average school ICSEA (Port Kembla 1018 vs Warrawong 925; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Port Kembla or Warrawong?
Port Kembla has the higher transport score (Port Kembla 87/100 vs Warrawong 76/100).
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