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Wollongong vs Wollongong West: which Sydney suburb suits you?

Both suburbs sit in the same tier — the table below highlights where each one leads.

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

Wollongong

Wollongong

2500

Wollongong

Wollongong West

2500

Side-by-side comparison

Comparison of Wollongong (2500) and Wollongong West (2500) across 13 metrics in four sections.
MetricWollongongWollongong West
SAFETYSafety
Sub-gradeD+(-1)D+(-1)
Flood zone coverage
Bushfire zone coverage31.4%31.4%
FAMILYFamily
Wollongong leads on 1 of 1
Sub-gradeC(0)C(0)
SEIFA advantage decile8/10
Schools in postcode1111
FINANCEFinance
Sub-gradeinsufficientinsufficient
Median house price
Median unit price
Median weekly rent$630/wk$630/wk
Annual price growth
LIFESTYLELifestyle
Sub-gradeC+(0)C+(0)
Walkability percentile5656

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

Which suits you?

Choose Wollongong if...

  • Wollongong leads on Family

Choose Wollongong West if...

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    Common questions

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

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