Gwynneville vs Wollongong.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,345,000 and $1,300,000.
Wollongong (median $1,300,000) is roughly 3% cheaper to buy into than Gwynneville ($1,345,000). Over the past year, Gwynneville (+21.7%) ran 5.1 percentage points ahead of Wollongong (+16.6%) on house-price growth.
Wollongong scores higher on walkability (18/100 vs 100/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Gwynneville (1069) sits above Wollongong (1066).
For buyers
Wollongong is the lower entry point at $1,300,000 median, 3% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Wollongong delivers the better gross yield (3.00% vs 2.90%), but Gwynneville has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
For families
Gwynneville edges out on average school ICSEA (1069 vs 1066).
Common questions
Is Gwynneville or Wollongong cheaper to buy in?
Wollongong has the lower median house price at $1,300,000, roughly 3% below Gwynneville ($1,345,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Gwynneville or Wollongong?
Over the past 12 months, Gwynneville grew +21.7% vs +16.6% in Wollongong, a gap of 5.1 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Gwynneville or Wollongong have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Gwynneville scores 1069 vs 1066 in 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.
Which is more walkable, Gwynneville or Wollongong?
Wollongong scores 100/100 on walkability vs 18/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Gwynneville or Wollongong?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.00% in Wollongong vs 2.90% in Gwynneville. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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