Mullaway vs Woolgoolga
The verdict
Woolgoolga is more affordable, with a median house price of $858K versus $1.08M in Mullaway. Woolgoolga rates higher for liveability (51 vs 24). Mullaway is closer to the coast (490 m vs 3.4 km). On the separate residential safety score, Mullaway rates higher (50 vs 37/100 in Woolgoolga).
Scores
| Mullaway | Woolgoolga | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 23 | 32 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 48 | 48 |
| Liveability | 24 | 51 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Mullaway | Woolgoolga | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 607 | 6,151 |
| Median age | 40 | 45 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,760 | $1,190 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 30.2% | 29.2% |
| Born in Australia | 82.5% | 70.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.4 |
Growth: Mullaway Moderate Growth · Woolgoolga Moderate Growth
Property
| Mullaway | Woolgoolga | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.08M | $858K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $797K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 24.9% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $700 | $700 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.5% | 3.4% |
| Days on market (house) | 34 | 41 |
Median price history
Safety
| Mullaway | Woolgoolga | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 50 | 37 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 329 | 358 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 494 | 406 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 329 | 618 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,778 | 8,113 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Mullaway | Woolgoolga | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 3 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,033 | 1,002 |
See the full school list on each profile: Mullaway · Woolgoolga
Transport
| Mullaway | Woolgoolga | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 25.7 km | 23.3 km |
Liveability
| Mullaway | Woolgoolga | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.0°C | 27.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 19.0°C | 19.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,700 | 1,700 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 10 |
| Parks | 2 | 9 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 490 m | 3.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 461.4 km | 458.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 1.2 km | 3.5 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 28.2 km | 25.3 km |
Population & growth
| Mullaway | Woolgoolga | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 607 | 6,151 |
| Estimated 2025 | 639 | 6,480 |
| Projected 2041 | 678 | 6,873 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.29% | 1.31% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Mullaway or Woolgoolga?
Mullaway has the higher residential safety score (Mullaway 50/100 vs Woolgoolga 37/100).
Which is more affordable, Mullaway or Woolgoolga?
Woolgoolga is more affordable, with a median house price of $858K versus $1.08M.
Which has better schools, Mullaway or Woolgoolga?
Mullaway has a higher average school ICSEA (Mullaway 1033 vs Woolgoolga 1002; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Mullaway or Woolgoolga?
Mullaway and Woolgoolga have similar transport scores.
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