Side by sideSuburb comparison

Coniston vs West Wollongong.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Coniston edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Coniston (1062) sits above West Wollongong (1061).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.

For investors

Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.

For families

Coniston edges out on average school ICSEA (1062 vs 1061).

Common questionsConiston vs West Wollongong

Common questions

Does Coniston or West Wollongong have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Coniston scores 1062 vs 1061 in West Wollongong. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.

The numbers behind the take

Coniston
Metric
West Wollongong

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$400/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$400/wk
$350/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$370/wk
56.0%
Owner occupied
62.0%
42.0%
Renter occupied
36.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

Walk score
Transit score
Bike score
2,267
Population
5,223
39
Median age
35

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1062
Avg ICSEA
1061

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).