Safety Beach vs Woolgoolga
The verdict
Woolgoolga is more affordable, with a median house price of $850K versus $984K in Safety Beach. Safety Beach rates higher for education (57 vs 48). Woolgoolga rates higher for liveability (51 vs 44). Safety Beach is closer to the coast (590 m vs 3.4 km). On the separate residential safety score, Safety Beach rates higher (99 vs 37/100 in Woolgoolga).
Scores
| Safety Beach | Woolgoolga | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 32 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 57 | 48 |
| Liveability | 44 | 51 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Safety Beach | Woolgoolga | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,103 | 6,151 |
| Median age | 46 | 45 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,837 | $1,190 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 41.3% | 29.2% |
| Born in Australia | 83.1% | 70.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.4 |
Growth: Safety Beach Moderate Growth · Woolgoolga Moderate Growth
Property
| Safety Beach | Woolgoolga | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $984K | $850K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $733K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | -16.0% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $700 | $700 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 4.5% |
| Days on market (house) | 23 | 33 |
Median price history
Safety
| Safety Beach | Woolgoolga | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 99 | 37 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 181 | 358 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 181 | 406 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | 618 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,723 | 9,950 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Safety Beach | Woolgoolga | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 3 |
| Government | 0 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 996 |
See the full school list on each profile: Safety Beach · Woolgoolga
Transport
| Safety Beach | 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) | 24.5 km | 23.3 km |
Liveability
| Safety Beach | 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 | 0 | 9 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 3 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 590 m | 3.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 460.2 km | 458.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 730 m | 3.5 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 26.9 km | 25.3 km |
Population & growth
| Safety Beach | Woolgoolga | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,103 | 6,151 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,162 | 6,480 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,232 | 6,873 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.31% | 1.31% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Safety Beach or Woolgoolga?
Safety Beach has the higher residential safety score (Safety Beach 99/100 vs Woolgoolga 37/100).
Which is more affordable, Safety Beach or Woolgoolga?
Woolgoolga is more affordable, with a median house price of $850K versus $984K.
Which has better public transport, Safety Beach or Woolgoolga?
Safety Beach and Woolgoolga have similar transport scores.
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