Overall score
Brooms Head
27.4/100
Wooli
29.4/100
Brooms Head vs Wooli, NSW suburb comparison
Brooms Head for retirees and families; Wooli for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Brooms HeadWooli
Crime rate
Brooms Head
52.3 / 1k
Wooli
69.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Brooms Head
0
Wooli
0
Population
Brooms Head
271
Wooli
503
Metric leadBrooms Head 4Wooli 41 tiedacross 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 retireesBrooms Head
- Best for familiesBrooms Head
- Best for beach lifestyleBrooms Head
- Best for best schoolsWooli
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 | Wooli |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 27.4/100 | 29.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 46.1/100 | 41.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 52.3 / 1k | 69.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 8 | 27 |
| Walkability | 12.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 3 | 8 |
| Population | 271 | 503 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Brooms Head is a beachside smaller community where the coast sets the tone, and Wooli is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace. Where Brooms Head is shaped by the coast, Wooli offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
On the data, Brooms Head is stronger for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile; Wooli answers with public transport access and walkability. Brooms Head generally means more sought-after housing, while Wooli leans toward more approachable housing costs.
Brooms Head suits retirees and families more clearly, whereas Wooli is the stronger match for households prioritising schools.