Overall score
Gulmarrad
33.7/100
Wooloweyah
52.5/100
Gulmarrad vs Wooloweyah, NSW Suburb Comparison
Gulmarrad for value; Wooloweyah for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
GulmarradWooloweyah
Crime rate
Gulmarrad
53.2 / 1k
Wooloweyah
65.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Gulmarrad
1
Wooloweyah
0
Population
Gulmarrad
1,950
Wooloweyah
419
Metric leadGulmarrad 6Wooloweyah 41 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 retireesWooloweyah
- Best for familiesWooloweyah
- Best for investmentWooloweyah
- Best for best valueGulmarrad
- Best for best schoolsWooloweyah
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 | Gulmarrad | Wooloweyah |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 33.7/100 | 52.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 61.4/100 | 53.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 53.2 / 1k | 65.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 64.0/100 | 64.0/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 12 | 4 |
| Walkability | 18.0/100 | 6.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 45 | 4 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 8.0% |
| Population | 1,950 | 419 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Gulmarrad reads as a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe; Wooloweyah is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
On the data, Gulmarrad is stronger for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and public transport access; Wooloweyah answers with a calmer planning outlook and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Gulmarrad suits investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Wooloweyah is the stronger match for retirees and families.
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.