Suburb comparison
Austinmer vs Corrimal — 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
Austinmer
2515
Wollongong
Corrimal
2518
Choose Austinmer if...
- Socio-economic advantage score matters to you
- Austinmer leads on 2 of the 4 head-to-head metrics
Choose Corrimal if...
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
- School options within walking distance matter
- Corrimal leads on 2 of the 4 head-to-head metrics
Common questions
- Is Austinmer or Corrimal more expensive?
- Price data varies — check each suburb's page for the latest figures.
- Which is better for renters — Austinmer or Corrimal?
- Median weekly rent is $793/wk in Austinmer and $625/wk in Corrimal, making Corrimal the more affordable rental market.
- Is Austinmer or Corrimal 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 Austinmer vs Corrimal?
- Austinmer has 4 schools in the postcode, and Corrimal has 5. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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