Overall score
Tuckombil
47.0/100
Wollongbar
55.2/100
Tuckombil vs Wollongbar, NSW Suburb Comparison
Tuckombil for schools; Wollongbar for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
TuckombilWollongbar
Crime rate
Tuckombil
40.0 / 1k
Wollongbar
38.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Tuckombil
3
Wollongbar
46
Population
Tuckombil
285
Wollongbar
3,261
Metric leadTuckombil 2Wollongbar 81 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 retireesWollongbar
- Best for familiesWollongbar
- Best for investmentWollongbar
- Best for best valueWollongbar
- Best for best schoolsTuckombil
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 | Tuckombil | Wollongbar |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 47.0/100 | 55.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 37.9/100 | 66.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 40.0 / 1k | 38.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 47.5/100 | 47.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 29 | 200 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 72.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 3 | 46 |
| Planning activity | 4 | 24 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Population | 285 | 3,261 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Tuckombil is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds, and Wollongbar is a regional mid-sized suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace.
Tuckombil pulls ahead on a calmer planning outlook and stronger socioeconomic advantage, whereas Wollongbar is the better pick for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and public transport access.
Retirees and families may find Tuckombil the better fit, while investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Wollongbar.
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.