Side by sideSuburb comparison

Wooloweyah vs Palmers Channel.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Wooloweyah (976) sits above Palmers Channel (974). Palmers Channel skews owner-occupied (104%), Wooloweyah runs more rental-dense (86% owner).

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

Wooloweyah edges out on average school ICSEA (976 vs 974).

Common questionsWooloweyah vs Palmers Channel

Common questions

Does Wooloweyah or Palmers Channel have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Wooloweyah scores 976 vs 974 in Palmers Channel. 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

Wooloweyah
Metric
Palmers Channel

Price & Market

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

Rental

$400/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$340/wk
$403/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$350/wk
86.0%
Owner occupied
104.0%
13.0%
Renter occupied
7.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
5
Bike score
0
419
Population
115
49
Median age
52

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

12
Schools nearby
11
976
Avg ICSEA
974

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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