Emerald Beach vs Woolgoolga, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Emerald Beach | Woolgoolga |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 36.1/100 | 41.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 65.5/100 | 58.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 68.4 / 1k | 68.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 3 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 7 |
| Public transport stops | 63 | 168 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 3 |
| Planning activity | 17 | 38 |
| Population | 2,677 | 6,151 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 3/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesEmerald Beach
- Best for familiesWoolgoolga
- Best for beach lifestyleEmerald Beach
- Best for investmentEmerald Beach
- Best for best schoolsWoolgoolga
Comparison summary
Emerald Beach and Woolgoolga offer different strengths across official suburb data. Woolgoolga leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Woolgoolga; Housing (desirability) favours Emerald Beach; Crime rate favours Woolgoolga. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Emerald Beach, Families → Woolgoolga, Beach lifestyle → Emerald Beach, Investment → Emerald Beach.