Side by sideSuburb comparison

West Wollongong vs Wollongong Dc.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving West Wollongong (1061) sits above Wollongong Dc (1057).

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

West Wollongong edges out on average school ICSEA (1061 vs 1057).

Common questionsWest Wollongong vs Wollongong Dc

Common questions

Does West Wollongong or Wollongong Dc have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), West Wollongong scores 1061 vs 1057 in Wollongong Dc. 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

West Wollongong
Metric
Wollongong Dc

Price & Market

$1,159,000
Median house
$325,440
Median unit
+11.7%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$750/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$750/wk
$640/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$640/wk
62.0%
Owner occupied
36.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

Walk score
16
Transit score
20
Bike score
100
5,223
Population
35
Median age

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1061
Avg ICSEA
1057

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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