Overall score
Allansford
45.4/100
Woodford
48.4/100
Allansford for beach lifestyle; Woodford for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Allansford
45.4/100
Woodford
48.4/100
Crime rate
Allansford
31.0 / 1k
Woodford
10.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Allansford
8
Woodford
6
Population
Allansford
1,410
Woodford
436
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 | Allansford | Woodford |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 45.4/100 | 48.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 81.4/100 | 91.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 31.0 / 1k | 10.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 9 | — |
| Walkability | 40.5/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 8 | 6 |
| Planning activity | 32 | 11 |
| Population | 1,410 | 436 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 9/10 |
Allansford is a coastal smaller community with an easy, sea-led rhythm, while Woodford is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace. Allansford leans into coastal living, while Woodford feels more inland and suburban in character.
On the data, Allansford is stronger for walkability and nearby cafés and amenities; Woodford answers with housing affordability and a quieter safety profile. Allansford generally means more mid-market housing value, while Woodford leans toward more sought-after housing.
Allansford suits people chasing a beach lifestyle more clearly, whereas Woodford is the stronger match for retirees and families.