Overall score
Iluka
45.9/100
Wooloweyah
26.9/100
Iluka vs Wooloweyah, NSW suburb comparison
Iluka for value and schools; Wooloweyah for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
IlukaWooloweyah
Crime rate
Iluka
39.2 / 1k
Wooloweyah
65.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Iluka
52
Wooloweyah
0
Population
Iluka
1,764
Wooloweyah
419
Metric leadIluka 7Wooloweyah 3across 10 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 best valueIluka
- Best for best schoolsIluka
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 | Iluka | Wooloweyah |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 45.9/100 | 26.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 40.7/100 | 49.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 39.2 / 1k | 65.3 / 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 | 31 | 3 |
| Population | 1,764 | 419 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Iluka is a regional smaller community with local services and a more relaxed pace, while Wooloweyah is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
On the data, Iluka is stronger for a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves; Wooloweyah answers with housing affordability and a calmer planning outlook. On housing, Iluka sits in a affordable band, compared with a expensive feel in Wooloweyah.
Iluka suits value-focused buyers and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Wooloweyah is the stronger match for retirees.