Side by sideSuburb comparison

Powlett River vs Woolamai.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Woolamai edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Woolamai (991) sits above Powlett River (982).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.

For investors

Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.

For families

Woolamai edges out on average school ICSEA (991 vs 982).

Common questionsPowlett River vs Woolamai

Common questions

Does Powlett River or Woolamai have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Woolamai scores 991 vs 982 in Powlett River. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Powlett River
Metric
Woolamai

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

Rent (house / wk)
Rent (unit / wk)
Owner occupied
83.0%
Renter occupied
10.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
95
Bike score
20
Population
245
Median age
52

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

7
Schools nearby
3
982
Avg ICSEA
991

Climate

639 mm
Annual rainfall
639 mm
25.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
25.9°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).