Overall score
Albert Park
36.7/100
Woodville Park
45.2/100
Woodville Park for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Albert Park
36.7/100
Woodville Park
45.2/100
Crime rate
Albert Park
57.5 / 1k
Woodville Park
68.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Albert Park
47
Woodville Park
86
Population
Albert Park
1,780
Woodville Park
1,852
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Albert Park | Woodville Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 36.7/100 | 45.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 27.2/100 | 23.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 57.5 / 1k | 68.0 / 1k |
| Public transport stops | 11 | 11 |
| Walkability | 45.5/100 | 22.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 47 | 86 |
| Planning activity | 16 | 28 |
| Population | 1,780 | 1,852 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 6/10 |
Put side by side, Albert Park is an energetic metro smaller community where cafés and local life overlap, and Woodville Park is an energetic metro smaller community where cafés and local life overlap.
Albert Park pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Woodville Park is the better pick for nearby cafés and amenities and overall desirability. On housing, Albert Park sits in a affordable band, compared with a expensive feel in Woodville Park.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Woodville Park, while Albert Park remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.