Overall score
Arrawarra
43.8/100
Woolgoolga
36.8/100
Arrawarra vs Woolgoolga, NSW Suburb Comparison
Arrawarra for families and investment; Woolgoolga for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
ArrawarraWoolgoolga
Crime rate
Arrawarra
64.0 / 1k
Woolgoolga
64.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Arrawarra
44
Woolgoolga
30
Population
Arrawarra
591
Woolgoolga
6,151
Metric leadArrawarra 5Woolgoolga 51 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesWoolgoolga
- Best for familiesArrawarra
- Best for investmentArrawarra
- Best for best valueArrawarra
- Best for best schoolsArrawarra
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Arrawarra | Woolgoolga |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 43.8/100 | 36.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 88.8/100 | 57.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 64.0 / 1k | 64.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 64.0/100 | 64.0/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 7 |
| Public transport stops | 14 | 168 |
| Walkability | 23.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 44 | 30 |
| Planning activity | 3 | 71 |
| Green cover | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Population | 591 | 6,151 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Arrawarra is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience, while Woolgoolga is a regional mid-sized suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote.
Arrawarra tends to lead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and nearby cafés and amenities, while Woolgoolga stands out for public transport access, walkability, and overall desirability.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Woolgoolga, while Arrawarra remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.