Overall score
Port Hacking
50.0/100
Woolooware
58.9/100
Port Hacking vs Woolooware, NSW Suburb Comparison
Port Hacking for investment and value; Woolooware for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Port HackingWoolooware
Crime rate
Port Hacking
46.7 / 1k
Woolooware
50.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Port Hacking
26
Woolooware
143
Population
Port Hacking
1,210
Woolooware
5,060
Metric leadPort Hacking 2Woolooware 92 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesWoolooware
- Best for familiesWoolooware
- Best for investmentPort Hacking
- Best for best valuePort Hacking
- Best for best schoolsWoolooware
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 | Port Hacking | Woolooware |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 50.0/100 | 58.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 41.5/100 | 55.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 46.7 / 1k | 50.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 13 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 8 |
| Public transport stops | 6 | 64 |
| Walkability | 17.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 26 | 143 |
| Planning activity | 15 | 21 |
| Green cover | 1.2% | 4.7% |
| Population | 1,210 | 5,060 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Port Hacking reads as a sought-after metro smaller community where housing reflects strong local demand; Woolooware is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap. Port Hacking sits further out with more breathing room, whereas Woolooware is in a middle-ring position.
Port Hacking tends to lead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and a calmer planning outlook, while Woolooware stands out for schools and education options, parks and reserves, and public transport access.
Port Hacking suits retirees and investors more clearly, whereas Woolooware is the stronger match for households prioritising schools.
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.