Overall score
Brooms Head
27.4/100
Gulmarrad
35.4/100
Brooms Head vs Gulmarrad, NSW suburb comparison
Brooms Head for families and beach lifestyle; Gulmarrad for investment and value.
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
0
Gulmarrad
1
Population
Brooms Head
271
Gulmarrad
1,950
Metric leadBrooms Head 3Gulmarrad 6across 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesBrooms Head
- Best for beach lifestyleBrooms Head
- Best for investmentGulmarrad
- Best for best valueGulmarrad
- Best for best schoolsGulmarrad
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 | 27.4/100 | 35.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 46.1/100 | 82.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 52.3 / 1k | 53.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 8 | 12 |
| Walkability | 12.0/100 | 18.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 1 |
| Planning activity | 3 | 39 |
| 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 and a calmer planning outlook, whereas Gulmarrad is the better pick for housing affordability and public transport access.
Brooms Head suits families and people chasing a beach lifestyle more clearly, whereas Gulmarrad is the stronger match for investors and value-focused buyers.