West Wollongong vs Gwynneville.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,159,000 and $1,345,000. Gwynneville edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
West Wollongong (median $1,159,000) is roughly 14% cheaper to buy into than Gwynneville ($1,345,000). Over the past year, Gwynneville (+21.7%) ran 10.0 percentage points ahead of West Wollongong (+11.7%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Gwynneville (1069) sits above West Wollongong (1061). West Wollongong skews owner-occupied (62%), Gwynneville runs more rental-dense (43% owner).
For buyers
West Wollongong is the lower entry point at $1,159,000 median, 14% 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: West Wollongong delivers the better gross yield (3.36% 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 1061).
Common questions
Is West Wollongong or Gwynneville cheaper to buy in?
West Wollongong has the lower median house price at $1,159,000, roughly 14% 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, West Wollongong or Gwynneville?
Over the past 12 months, Gwynneville grew +21.7% vs +11.7% in West Wollongong, a gap of 10.0 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 West Wollongong or Gwynneville have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Gwynneville scores 1069 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, West Wollongong or Gwynneville?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.36% in West 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.
The numbers behind the take
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Lifestyle & Demographics
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Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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