Is Thirroul or Wollongong more expensive?

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

Which is better for renters — Thirroul or Wollongong?

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

Is Thirroul 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 Thirroul vs Wollongong?

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

Suburb comparison

Thirroul 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

Thirroul

2515

Wollongong

2500

Side-by-side comparison

Comparison of Thirroul (2515) and Wollongong (2500) across 13 metrics in four sections.
Metric	Thirroul	Wollongong
SAFETYSafety Even (1 each)
Sub-grade	C+▲(0)	D+(-1)
Flood zone coverage	—	—
Bushfire zone coverage	69.7%	31.4%▲
FAMILYFamily Thirroul 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 Thirroul if...

Thirroul 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 Thirroul or Wollongong more expensive?: Price data varies — check each suburb's page for the latest figures.
Which is better for renters — Thirroul or Wollongong?: Median weekly rent is $793/wk in Thirroul and $630/wk in Wollongong, making Wollongong the more affordable rental market.
Is Thirroul 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 Thirroul vs Wollongong?: Thirroul 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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