Iluka vs Wooloweyah, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Iluka | Wooloweyah |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 46.1/100 | 26.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 40.7/100 | 49.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 41.4 / 1k | 78.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 39 | 4 |
| Walkability | 74.0/100 | 6.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 52 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 26 | 2 |
| Population | 1,764 | 419 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 7/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesWooloweyah
- Best for best valueIluka
- Best for best schoolsIluka
Comparison summary
Iluka (NSW) and Wooloweyah offer different strengths across official suburb data. Iluka (NSW) leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Iluka (NSW); Housing (desirability) favours Wooloweyah; Crime rate favours Iluka (NSW). Quick verdicts: Retirees → Wooloweyah, Best value → Iluka (NSW), Best schools → Iluka (NSW).