Bucca vs Woolgoolga
Woolgoolga (median $850,000) is roughly 45% cheaper to buy into than Bucca ($1,550,000).
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Bucca and Woolgoolga side by side
| Measure | Bucca | Woolgoolga |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,550,000 | $850,000 |
| Median unit | $274,320 | $285,120 |
| House price change, 12 months | – | -6.1% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $680/wk | $695/wk |
| Unit rent | $500/wk | $550/wk |
| Owner occupied | 72.0% | 66.0% |
| Renter occupied | 22.0% | 29.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 957 | 1002 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 18 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 100 |
| Population | 614 | 6,151 |
| Median age | 43 | 45 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1444 mm | 1561 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.7°C | 28.0°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Woolgoolga scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 18/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Woolgoolga (1002) sits above Bucca (957).
- For buyers
- Woolgoolga is the lower entry point at $850,000 median, 45% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Woolgoolga offers the higher gross rental yield (4.25% vs 2.28%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Woolgoolga edges out on average school ICSEA (1002 vs 957). Bucca also has a higher family-household share (83% vs 65%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Bucca vs Woolgoolga: common questions
Is Bucca or Woolgoolga cheaper to buy in?
Woolgoolga has the lower median house price at $850,000, roughly 45% below Bucca ($1,550,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Bucca or Woolgoolga have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Woolgoolga scores 1002 vs 957 in Bucca. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Bucca or Woolgoolga?
Woolgoolga scores 18/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Bucca or Woolgoolga?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.25% in Woolgoolga vs 2.28% in Bucca. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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