Palmers Island vs Woombah, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Palmers Island | Woombah |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 36.5/100 | 31.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 68.6/100 | 73.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 60.2 / 1k | 92.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 17 | 22 |
| Walkability | 25.5/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 5 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 6 | 11 |
| Population | 482 | 965 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 2/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesPalmers Island
- Best for familiesPalmers Island
- Best for investmentWoombah
- Best for best schoolsPalmers Island
Comparison summary
Palmers Island and Woombah offer different strengths across official suburb data. Palmers Island leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Palmers Island; Housing (desirability) favours Woombah; Crime rate favours Palmers Island. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Palmers Island, Families → Palmers Island, Investment → Woombah, Best schools → Palmers Island.