Overall score
Airlie Beach
49.9/100
Woodwark
29.2/100
Airlie Beach vs Woodwark, QLD suburb comparison
Airlie Beach for beach lifestyle and schools; Woodwark for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Airlie BeachWoodwark
Crime rate
Airlie Beach
79.2 / 1k
Woodwark
79.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Airlie Beach
223
Woodwark
0
Population
Airlie Beach
1,312
Woodwark
559
Metric leadAirlie Beach 5Woodwark 21 tiedacross 8 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesWoodwark
- Best for familiesWoodwark
- Best for beach lifestyleAirlie Beach
- Best for investmentWoodwark
- Best for best valueWoodwark
- Best for best schoolsAirlie Beach
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 | 49.9/100 | 29.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 25.8/100 | 52.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 79.2 / 1k | 79.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 1 |
| Walkability | 88.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 223 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 1 | — |
| 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 and walkability, while Woodwark stands out for housing affordability and stronger socioeconomic advantage. On housing, Airlie Beach sits in a expensive band, compared with a well priced feel in Woodwark.
People chasing a beach lifestyle and households prioritising schools may find Airlie Beach the better fit, while retirees and families are more likely to prefer Woodwark.