Iluka vs Palmers Island, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Iluka | Palmers Island |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 46.1/100 | 36.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 40.7/100 | 68.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 41.4 / 1k | 60.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | — |
| Public transport stops | 39 | 17 |
| Walkability | 74.0/100 | 25.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 52 | 5 |
| Planning activity | 26 | 6 |
| Population | 1,764 | 482 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 6/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesPalmers Island
- Best for familiesIluka
- Best for investmentPalmers Island
- Best for best valuePalmers Island
- Best for best schoolsIluka
Comparison summary
Iluka (NSW) and Palmers Island offer different strengths across official suburb data. Iluka (NSW) leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Iluka (NSW); Housing (desirability) favours Palmers Island; Crime rate favours Iluka (NSW). Quick verdicts: Retirees → Palmers Island, Families → Iluka (NSW), Investment → Palmers Island, Best value → Palmers Island.