Suburb comparison
Austinmer vs Wollongong West — which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Wollongong West is $163/wk cheaper per week to rent; Wollongong West 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
Wollongong West
2500
Choose Austinmer if...
Choose Wollongong West if...
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
- School options within walking distance matter
- Wollongong West leads on 2 of the 3 head-to-head metrics
Common questions
- Is Austinmer or Wollongong West more expensive?
- Price data varies — check each suburb's page for the latest figures.
- Which is better for renters — Austinmer or Wollongong West?
- Median weekly rent is $793/wk in Austinmer and $630/wk in Wollongong West, making Wollongong West the more affordable rental market.
- Is Austinmer 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 Austinmer vs Wollongong West?
- Austinmer has 4 schools in the postcode, and Wollongong West has 11. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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