Sandy Beach vs Woolgoolga
The verdict
Woolgoolga is more affordable, with a median house price of $858K versus $911K in Sandy Beach. Woolgoolga rates higher for liveability (51 vs 27). Sandy Beach is closer to the coast (2.0 km vs 3.4 km). On the separate residential safety score, Sandy Beach rates higher (52 vs 37/100 in Woolgoolga).
Scores
| Sandy Beach | Woolgoolga | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 24 | 32 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 47 | 48 |
| Liveability | 27 | 51 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Sandy Beach | Woolgoolga | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,913 | 6,151 |
| Median age | 35 | 45 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,567 | $1,190 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 27.0% | 29.2% |
| Born in Australia | 81.0% | 70.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.4 |
Growth: Sandy Beach Moderate Growth · Woolgoolga Moderate Growth
Property
| Sandy Beach | Woolgoolga | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $911K | $858K |
| Median unit price | $1.30M | $797K |
| House price YoY | 2.5% | 24.9% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $700 | $700 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.1% | 3.4% |
| Days on market (house) | 45 | 41 |
Median price history
Safety
| Sandy Beach | Woolgoolga | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 52 | 37 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 206 | 358 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 172 | 406 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 687 | 618 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,634 | 8,113 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Sandy Beach | Woolgoolga | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 3 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 973 | 1,002 |
See the full school list on each profile: Sandy Beach · Woolgoolga
Transport
| Sandy 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) | 18.5 km | 23.3 km |
Liveability
| Sandy 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 | 1 | 10 |
| Parks | 1 | 9 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.0 km | 3.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 454.4 km | 458.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.1 km | 3.5 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 21.1 km | 25.3 km |
Population & growth
| Sandy Beach | Woolgoolga | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,913 | 6,151 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,069 | 6,480 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,255 | 6,873 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.31% | 1.31% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Sandy Beach or Woolgoolga?
Sandy Beach has the higher residential safety score (Sandy Beach 52/100 vs Woolgoolga 37/100).
Which is more affordable, Sandy Beach or Woolgoolga?
Woolgoolga is more affordable, with a median house price of $858K versus $911K.
Which has better schools, Sandy Beach or Woolgoolga?
Woolgoolga has a higher average school ICSEA (Sandy Beach 973 vs Woolgoolga 1002; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Sandy Beach or Woolgoolga?
Sandy Beach and Woolgoolga have similar transport scores.
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