Rous vs Wollongbar
The verdict
Wollongbar is more affordable, with a median house price of $835K versus $1.32M in Rous. Rous rates higher for education (61 vs 54). Wollongbar rates higher for transport (64 vs 35). Rous is closer to the coast (14.3 km vs 17.2 km).
Scores
| Rous | Wollongbar | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 51 |
| Transport | 35 | 64 |
| Education | 61 | 54 |
| Liveability | 16 | 35 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Rous | Wollongbar | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 230 | 3,261 |
| Median age | 48 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,687 | $1,639 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 46.6% | 34.9% |
| Born in Australia | 76.1% | 86.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.6 |
Growth: Rous Moderate Growth · Wollongbar Moderate Growth
Property
| Rous | Wollongbar | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.32M | $835K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $701K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 26.0% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $750 | $750 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 4.1% |
| Days on market (house) | 32 | 45 |
Median price history
Safety
| Rous | Wollongbar | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 82 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 215 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 92 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | 184 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,174 | 3,404 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Rous | Wollongbar | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,031 | 1,028 |
See the full school list on each profile: Rous · Wollongbar
Transport
| Rous | Wollongbar | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 35 | 64 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.0 km | 950 m |
Liveability
| Rous | Wollongbar | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.0°C | 30.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 20.5°C | 20.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,300 | 1,300 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 2 |
| Parks | 1 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 2 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 14.3 km | 17.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 594.9 km | 599.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 12.7 km | 11.4 km |
Population & growth
| Rous | Wollongbar | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 230 | 3,261 |
| Estimated 2025 | 243 | 3,452 |
| Projected 2041 | 256 | 3,633 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.38% | 1.43% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Rous or Wollongbar?
Wollongbar is more affordable, with a median house price of $835K versus $1.32M.
Which has better schools, Rous or Wollongbar?
Rous has a higher average school ICSEA (Rous 1031 vs Wollongbar 1028; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Rous or Wollongbar?
Wollongbar has the higher transport score (Rous 35/100 vs Wollongbar 64/100).
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