Overall score
Tucabia
29.4/100
Ulmarra
32.0/100
Tucabia vs Ulmarra, NSW Suburb Comparison
Ulmarra for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
TucabiaUlmarra
Crime rate
Tucabia
69.3 / 1k
Ulmarra
69.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Tucabia
32
Ulmarra
0
Population
Tucabia
354
Ulmarra
749
Metric leadTucabia 4Ulmarra 45 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | Tucabia | Ulmarra |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 29.4/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 66.5/100 | 63.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 69.3 / 1k | 69.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 64.0/100 | 64.0/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 45 | 110 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 32 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 4 | 10 |
| Green cover | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Population | 354 | 749 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Tucabia is a regional smaller community with local services and a more relaxed pace, while Ulmarra is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
Tucabia tends to lead on nearby cafés and amenities, plus a calmer planning outlook, while Ulmarra stands out for housing affordability, parks and reserves, and public transport access.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Ulmarra, while Tucabia remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.