Overall score
Allenby Gardens
49.6/100
Woodville Park
45.2/100
Allenby Gardens for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Allenby Gardens
49.6/100
Woodville Park
45.2/100
Crime rate
Allenby Gardens
40.6 / 1k
Woodville Park
68.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Allenby Gardens
77
Woodville Park
86
Population
Allenby Gardens
2,045
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 | Allenby Gardens | Woodville Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 49.6/100 | 45.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 55.8/100 | 23.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 40.6 / 1k | 68.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | — |
| Public transport stops | 5 | 11 |
| Walkability | 48.5/100 | 22.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 77 | 86 |
| Planning activity | 39 | 28 |
| Population | 2,045 | 1,852 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 6/10 |
Allenby Gardens is an energetic metro smaller community where cafés and local life overlap, while Woodville Park is an energetic metro smaller community where cafés and local life overlap.
Allenby Gardens tends to lead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, while Woodville Park stands out for public transport access and nearby cafés and amenities.
On balance, retirees and investors are more likely to prefer Allenby Gardens, while Woodville Park remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.