Suburb comparison
Austinmer vs Corrimal: which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Corrimal is $168/wk cheaper per week to rent; Corrimal has more schools within the postcode. The table below covers all available metrics.
Last refreshed April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.
Wollongong
Austinmer
2515
Wollongong
Corrimal
2518
Side-by-side comparison
| Metric | Austinmer | Corrimal |
|---|---|---|
SAFETYSafety Even (1 each) | ||
| Sub-grade | B-▲(0) | C+(0) |
| Flood zone coverage | — | — |
| Bushfire zone coverage | 69.7% | 35.4%▲ |
FAMILYFamily Austinmer leads on 2 of 3 | ||
| Sub-grade | B▲(1) | C-(-1) |
| SEIFA advantage decile | 10/10▲ | 6/10 |
| Schools in postcode | 4 | 5▲ |
FINANCEFinance | ||
| Sub-grade | insufficient | insufficient |
| Median house price | — | — |
| Median unit price | — | — |
| Median weekly rent | $793/wk | $625/wk |
| Annual price growth | — | — |
LIFESTYLELifestyle Corrimal leads on 2 of 2 | ||
| Sub-grade | D+(-1) | C▲(0) |
| Walkability percentile | 9 | 26▲ |
Median prices show levels, not better-or-worse for a buyer. See the suburb pages for context.
Which suits you?
Choose Austinmer if...
- Austinmer leads on Family
- Socio-economic advantage score matters to you
Tied on Safety.
Choose Corrimal if...
- Corrimal leads on Lifestyle
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
- School options within walking distance matter
Tied on Safety.
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Common questions
- Is Austinmer or Corrimal more expensive?
- Price data varies — check each suburb's page for the latest figures.
- Which is better for renters — Austinmer or Corrimal?
- Median weekly rent is $793/wk in Austinmer and $625/wk in Corrimal, making Corrimal the more affordable rental market.
- Is Austinmer or Corrimal at higher flood risk?
- Flood mapping coverage varies by postcode — see the flood risk pages for both suburbs for authoritative NSW data.
- How many schools are in Austinmer vs Corrimal?
- Austinmer has 4 schools in the postcode, and Corrimal has 5. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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