Warrawong vs Windang
The verdict
Warrawong is more affordable, with a median house price of $881K versus $1.23M in Windang. Warrawong rates higher for transport (76 vs 43). Windang is closer to the coast (400 m vs 2.1 km).
Scores
| Warrawong | Windang | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 44 |
| Transport | 76 | 43 |
| Education | 39 | 34 |
| Liveability | 57 | 53 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Warrawong | Windang | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,659 | 2,610 |
| Median age | 41 | 56 |
| Median household income (wk) | $908 | $916 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 18.3% | 18.3% |
| Born in Australia | 57.2% | 79.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.1 |
Growth: Warrawong Moderate Growth · Windang Stable
Property
| Warrawong | Windang | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $881K | $1.23M |
| Median unit price | $451K | $757K |
| House price YoY | 16.8% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $650 | $720 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.7% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 35 | 53 |
Median price history
Safety
| Warrawong | Windang | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 60 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 601 | 115 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 816 | 115 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,052 | 498 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 22,408 | 5,249 |
Warrawong is a commercial/transport hub — total figures include visitors and workers, not just residents.
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Warrawong | Windang | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 1 |
| Government | 3 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 925 | 988 |
See the full school list on each profile: Warrawong · Windang
Transport
| Warrawong | Windang | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 76 | 43 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 48 | 29 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 195 | 207 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.6 km | 6.2 km |
Liveability
| Warrawong | Windang | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 2 |
| Parks | 6 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 6 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.1 km | 400 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 74.5 km | 78.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.9 km | 1.4 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.9 km | 4.6 km |
Population & growth
| Warrawong | Windang | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,659 | 2,610 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,631 | 2,612 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,367 | 2,769 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.15% | 0.02% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Warrawong or Windang?
Warrawong is more affordable, with a median house price of $881K versus $1.23M.
Which has better schools, Warrawong or Windang?
Windang has a higher average school ICSEA (Warrawong 925 vs Windang 988; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Warrawong or Windang?
Warrawong has the higher transport score (Warrawong 76/100 vs Windang 43/100).
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