Overall score
Ellalong
28.9/100
Wollombi
38.2/100
Ellalong vs Wollombi, NSW Suburb Comparison
Ellalong for retirees and value; Wollombi for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
EllalongWollombi
Crime rate
Ellalong
96.7 / 1k
Wollombi
96.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Ellalong
3
Wollombi
3
Population
Ellalong
1,351
Wollombi
301
Metric leadEllalong 6Wollombi 32 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | Ellalong | Wollombi |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 28.9/100 | 38.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 49.2/100 | 47.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 96.7 / 1k | 96.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 56.4/100 | 56.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 19 | 14 |
| Walkability | 28.5/100 | 21.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 3 | 3 |
| Planning activity | 10 | 4 |
| Green cover | 5.4% | 0.7% |
| Population | 1,351 | 301 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Ellalong is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds, while Wollombi is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe.
Ellalong pulls ahead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and public transport access, whereas Wollombi is the better pick for a calmer planning outlook and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Choose Ellalong if you are weighing investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools; lean toward Wollombi for retirees.
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.