Side by sideSuburb comparison

Woolamai vs Powlett River.

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 questionsWoolamai vs Powlett River

Common questions

Does Woolamai or Powlett River 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

Woolamai
Metric
Powlett River

Price & Market

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

Rental

$280/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$280/wk
$290/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$238/wk
83.0%
Owner occupied
10.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
20
Bike score
95
245
Population
11,596
52
Median age
50

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

3
Schools nearby
7
991
Avg ICSEA
982

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).