Suburb comparison
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
| Metric | Wollongong | Wollongong West |
|---|---|---|
SAFETYSafety | ||
| Sub-grade | D+(-1) | D+(-1) |
| Flood zone coverage | — | — |
| Bushfire zone coverage | 31.4% | 31.4% |
FAMILYFamily Wollongong leads on 1 of 1 | ||
| Sub-grade | C▲(0) | C(0) |
| SEIFA advantage decile | 8/10 | — |
| Schools in postcode | 11 | 11 |
FINANCEFinance | ||
| Sub-grade | insufficient | insufficient |
| Median house price | — | — |
| Median unit price | — | — |
| Median weekly rent | $630/wk | $630/wk |
| Annual price growth | — | — |
LIFESTYLELifestyle | ||
| Sub-grade | C+(0) | C+(0) |
| Walkability percentile | 56 | 56 |
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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