Overall score
Palmers Island
34.4/100
Woombah
35.7/100
Palmers Island vs Woombah, NSW Suburb Comparison
Palmers Island for retirees and families; Woombah for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Palmers IslandWoombah
Crime rate
Palmers Island
52.8 / 1k
Woombah
74.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Palmers Island
6
Woombah
2
Population
Palmers Island
482
Woombah
965
Metric leadPalmers Island 5Woombah 51 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 retireesPalmers Island
- Best for familiesPalmers Island
- Best for investmentWoombah
- Best for best valueWoombah
- Best for best schoolsWoombah
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 | Palmers Island | Woombah |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 34.4/100 | 35.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 48.2/100 | 63.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 52.8 / 1k | 74.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 64.0/100 | 46.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 17 | 22 |
| Walkability | 25.5/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 6 | 2 |
| Planning activity | 7 | 18 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Population | 482 | 965 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Palmers Island is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe, while Woombah is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
Palmers Island pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile, nearby cafés and amenities, and overall desirability, whereas Woombah is the better pick for housing affordability, public transport access, and walkability. Palmers Island generally means more sought-after housing, while Woombah leans toward more approachable housing costs.
Palmers Island suits retirees and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Woombah is the stronger match for families and investors.
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.