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Corrimal vs Thirroul: 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

Corrimal

2518

Wollongong

Thirroul

2515

Side-by-side comparison

Comparison of Corrimal (2518) and Thirroul (2515) across 13 metrics in four sections.
MetricCorrimalThirroul
SAFETYSafety
Even (1 each)
Sub-gradeC+(0)C+(0)
Flood zone coverage
Bushfire zone coverage35.4%69.7%
FAMILYFamily
Thirroul leads on 2 of 3
Sub-gradeC-(-1)B(1)
SEIFA advantage decile6/1010/10
Schools in postcode54
FINANCEFinance
Sub-gradeinsufficientinsufficient
Median house price
Median unit price
Median weekly rent$625/wk$793/wk
Annual price growth
LIFESTYLELifestyle
Corrimal leads on 2 of 2
Sub-gradeC(0)D+(-1)
Walkability percentile269

Median prices show levels, not better-or-worse for a buyer. See the suburb pages for context.

Which suits you?

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.

Choose Thirroul if...

  • Thirroul leads on Family
  • Socio-economic advantage score matters to you

Tied on Safety.

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Common questions

Is Corrimal or Thirroul more expensive?
Price data varies — check each suburb's page for the latest figures.
Which is better for renters — Corrimal or Thirroul?
Median weekly rent is $625/wk in Corrimal and $793/wk in Thirroul, making Corrimal the more affordable rental market.
Is Corrimal or Thirroul 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 Corrimal vs Thirroul?
Corrimal has 5 schools in the postcode, and Thirroul has 4. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

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