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Katoomba vs Winmalee: which Sydney suburb suits you?

The key differences: Katoomba is $55/wk cheaper per week to rent. The table below covers all available metrics.

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

Blue Mountains

Katoomba

2780

Blue Mountains

Winmalee

2777

Side-by-side comparison

Comparison of Katoomba (2780) and Winmalee (2777) across 13 metrics in four sections.
MetricKatoombaWinmalee
SAFETYSafety
Even (1 each)
Sub-gradeC(0)B-▲(0)
Flood zone coverage——
Bushfire zone coverage81.4%▲95.7%
FAMILYFamily
Winmalee leads on 2 of 2
Sub-gradeD+(-1)B-▲(0)
SEIFA advantage decile4/109/10▲
Schools in postcode44
FINANCEFinance
Sub-gradeinsufficientinsufficient
Median house price——
Median unit price——
Median weekly rent$585/wk$640/wk
Annual price growth——
LIFESTYLELifestyle
Katoomba leads on 2 of 2
Sub-gradeB+▲(1)D(-1)
Walkability percentile89▲2

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

Which suits you?

Choose Katoomba if...

  • Katoomba leads on Lifestyle
  • You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings

Tied on Safety.

Choose Winmalee if...

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

Tied on Safety.

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Common questions

Is Katoomba or Winmalee more expensive?
Price data varies — check each suburb's page for the latest figures.
Which is better for renters — Katoomba or Winmalee?
Median weekly rent is $585/wk in Katoomba and $640/wk in Winmalee, making Katoomba the more affordable rental market.
Is Katoomba or Winmalee 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 Katoomba vs Winmalee?
Katoomba has 4 schools in the postcode, and Winmalee has 4. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

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