Brooms Head vs Gulmarrad, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Brooms Head | Gulmarrad |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 27.1/100 | 35.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 46.1/100 | 82.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 59.0 / 1k | 59.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 8 | 12 |
| Walkability | 12.0/100 | 18.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 1 |
| Planning activity | 3 | 35 |
| Population | 271 | 1,950 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 4/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for familiesBrooms Head
- Best for beach lifestyleBrooms Head
- Best for investmentGulmarrad
- Best for best valueGulmarrad
- Best for best schoolsGulmarrad
Comparison summary
Brooms Head and Gulmarrad offer different strengths across official suburb data. Gulmarrad leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Gulmarrad; Housing (desirability) favours Gulmarrad; Crime rate favours Brooms Head. Quick verdicts: Families → Brooms Head, Beach lifestyle → Brooms Head, Investment → Gulmarrad, Best value → Gulmarrad.