Overall score
Airlie Beach
46.4/100
Woodwark
30.6/100
Airlie Beach vs Woodwark, QLD Suburb Comparison
Airlie Beach for retirees and families; Woodwark for value and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Airlie BeachWoodwark
Crime rate
Airlie Beach
127.4 / 1k
Woodwark
127.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Airlie Beach
248
Woodwark
0
Population
Airlie Beach
1,312
Woodwark
559
Metric leadAirlie Beach 7Woodwark 12 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesAirlie Beach
- Best for familiesAirlie Beach
- Best for beach lifestyleAirlie Beach
- Best for investmentAirlie Beach
- Best for best valueWoodwark
- Best for best schoolsWoodwark
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Airlie Beach | Woodwark |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 46.4/100 | 30.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 49.9/100 | 33.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 127.4 / 1k | 127.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 26.4/100 | 26.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 1 |
| Walkability | 88.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 248 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 1 | — |
| Green cover | 11.8% | 0.2% |
| Population | 1,312 | 559 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Airlie Beach is a beachside smaller community where the coast sets the tone, and Woodwark is a coastal smaller community with an easy, sea-led rhythm.
Airlie Beach tends to lead on a quieter safety profile, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities, while Woodwark stands out for housing affordability and stronger socioeconomic advantage. On housing, Airlie Beach sits in a expensive band, compared with a gently premium feel in Woodwark.
People chasing a beach lifestyle and households prioritising schools may find Airlie Beach the better fit, while retirees, families, and investors are more likely to prefer Woodwark.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.