Side by sideSuburb comparison

Wollongong Dc vs Coniston.

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 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

Coniston edges out on average school ICSEA (1062 vs 1057).

Common questionsWollongong Dc vs Coniston

Common questions

Does Wollongong Dc or Coniston have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Coniston scores 1062 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

Wollongong Dc
Metric
Coniston

Price & Market

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

Rental

$400/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$400/wk
$340/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$350/wk
Owner occupied
56.0%
Renter occupied
42.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

16
Walk score
20
Transit score
100
Bike score
43,472
Population
2,267
34
Median age
39

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1057
Avg ICSEA
1062

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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