Is Austinmer or Wollongong more expensive?

Price data varies — check each suburb's page for the latest figures.

Which is better for renters — Austinmer or Wollongong?

Median weekly rent is $793/wk in Austinmer and $630/wk in Wollongong, making Wollongong the more affordable rental market.

Is Austinmer or Wollongong 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 Wollongong?

Austinmer has 4 schools in the postcode, and Wollongong has 11. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

Suburb comparison

Austinmer vs Wollongong: which Sydney suburb suits you?

The key differences: Wollongong is $163/wk cheaper per week to rent; Wollongong has more schools within the postcode. The table below covers all available metrics.

Last refreshed May 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.

Wollongong

Austinmer

2515

Wollongong

2500

Side-by-side comparison

Comparison of Austinmer (2515) and Wollongong (2500) across 13 metrics in four sections.
Metric	Austinmer	Wollongong
SAFETYSafety Even (1 each)
Sub-grade	B-▲(0)	D+(-1)
Flood zone coverage	—	—
Bushfire zone coverage	69.7%	31.4%▲
FAMILYFamily Austinmer leads on 2 of 3
Sub-grade	B▲(1)	C(0)
SEIFA advantage decile	10/10▲	8/10
Schools in postcode	4	11▲
FINANCEFinance
Sub-grade	insufficient	insufficient
Median house price	—	—
Median unit price	—	—
Median weekly rent	$793/wk	$630/wk
Annual price growth	—	—
LIFESTYLELifestyle Wollongong leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	D+(-1)	C+▲(0)
Walkability percentile	9	56▲

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 Wollongong if...

Wollongong 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 Wollongong more expensive?: Price data varies — check each suburb's page for the latest figures.
Which is better for renters — Austinmer or Wollongong?: Median weekly rent is $793/wk in Austinmer and $630/wk in Wollongong, making Wollongong the more affordable rental market.
Is Austinmer or Wollongong 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 Wollongong?: Austinmer has 4 schools in the postcode, and Wollongong has 11. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

Full suburb profiles

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