Overall score
Brooms Head
39.4/100
Gulmarrad
33.7/100
Brooms Head vs Gulmarrad, NSW Suburb Comparison
Brooms Head for beach lifestyle and schools; Gulmarrad for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Brooms HeadGulmarrad
Crime rate
Brooms Head
52.3 / 1k
Gulmarrad
53.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Brooms Head
2
Gulmarrad
1
Population
Brooms Head
271
Gulmarrad
1,950
Metric leadBrooms Head 5Gulmarrad 42 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 familiesGulmarrad
- Best for beach lifestyleBrooms Head
- Best for investmentGulmarrad
- Best for best valueGulmarrad
- Best for best schoolsBrooms Head
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 | Brooms Head | Gulmarrad |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 39.4/100 | 33.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 42.3/100 | 61.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 52.3 / 1k | 53.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 64.0/100 | 64.0/100 |
| Public transport stops | 8 | 12 |
| Walkability | 12.0/100 | 18.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 2 | 1 |
| Planning activity | 4 | 45 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Population | 271 | 1,950 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 4/10 |
Comparison summary
Brooms Head reads as a beachside smaller community where the coast sets the tone; Gulmarrad is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe. Brooms Head leans into coastal living, while Gulmarrad feels more inland and suburban in character.
Brooms Head pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile, nearby cafés and amenities, and a calmer planning outlook, whereas Gulmarrad is the better pick for housing affordability, public transport access, and walkability.
Brooms Head suits families and people chasing a beach lifestyle more clearly, whereas Gulmarrad is the stronger match for investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools.
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.