Overall score
Tuckombil
33.5/100
Wollongbar
57.9/100
Tuckombil vs Wollongbar, NSW suburb comparison
Tuckombil for retirees and families; Wollongbar for investment and value.
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 7across 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesTuckombil
- Best for familiesTuckombil
- Best for investmentWollongbar
- Best for best valueWollongbar
- Best for best schoolsWollongbar
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 | 33.5/100 | 57.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 63.6/100 | 79.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 40.0 / 1k | 38.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 29 | 200 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 72.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 3 | 46 |
| Planning activity | 2 | 23 |
| 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 and a quieter safety profile.
Retirees and families may find Tuckombil the better fit, while investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Wollongbar.