Warrawong vs Cringila
Cringila (median $700,000) is roughly 15% cheaper to buy into than Warrawong ($821,500). Over the past year, Warrawong (+4.2%) ran 2.0 percentage points ahead of Cringila (+2.2%) on house-price growth.
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Warrawong and Cringila side by side
| Measure | Warrawong | Cringila |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $821,500 | $700,000 |
| Median unit | $277,920 | $277,920 |
| House price change, 12 months | +4.2% | +2.2% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $690/wk | $690/wk |
| Unit rent | $500/wk | $500/wk |
| Owner occupied | 48.0% | 70.0% |
| Renter occupied | 48.0% | 26.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 971 | 975 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 22 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 4,659 | 2,156 |
| Median age | 41 | 38 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1035 mm | 1078 mm |
| Mean max, January | 25.9°C | 26.3°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Warrawong scores higher on walkability (22/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Cringila (975) sits above Warrawong (971). Cringila skews owner-occupied (70%), Warrawong runs more rental-dense (48% owner).
- For buyers
- Cringila is the lower entry point at $700,000 median, 15% 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: Cringila delivers the better gross yield (5.13% vs 4.37%), but Warrawong 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
- Cringila edges out on average school ICSEA (975 vs 971). Cringila also has a higher family-household share (73% vs 61%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Warrawong vs Cringila: common questions
Is Warrawong or Cringila cheaper to buy in?
Cringila has the lower median house price at $700,000, roughly 15% below Warrawong ($821,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Warrawong or Cringila?
Over the past 12 months, Warrawong grew +4.2% vs +2.2% in Cringila, a gap of 2.0 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 Warrawong or Cringila have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Cringila scores 975 vs 971 in Warrawong. 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, Warrawong or Cringila?
Warrawong scores 22/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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, Warrawong or Cringila?
Gross rental yield on houses is 5.13% in Cringila vs 4.37% in Warrawong. 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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