Wooloweyah vs Yamba
Yamba scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 4/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Yamba (987) sits above Wooloweyah (976). Wooloweyah skews owner-occupied (86%), Yamba runs more rental-dense (69% owner).
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Wooloweyah and Yamba side by side
| Measure | Wooloweyah | Yamba |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $935,000 |
| Median unit | – | $254,880 |
| House price change, 12 months | – | -4.3% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $700/wk | $700/wk |
| Unit rent | $560/wk | $560/wk |
| Owner occupied | 86.0% | 69.0% |
| Renter occupied | 13.0% | 27.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 12 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 976 | 987 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 4 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 5 | 90 |
| Population | 419 | 6,405 |
| Median age | 49 | 57 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1403 mm | 1390 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.9°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
- 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
- Yamba edges out on average school ICSEA (987 vs 976).
Wooloweyah vs Yamba: common questions
Does Wooloweyah or Yamba have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Yamba scores 987 vs 976 in Wooloweyah. 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, Wooloweyah or Yamba?
Yamba scores 4/100 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.
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