Overall score
Ashton
54.9/100
Woodforde
46.1/100
Ashton vs Woodforde, SA Suburb Comparison
Ashton for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AshtonWoodforde
Crime rate
Ashton
10.0 / 1k
Woodforde
22.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Ashton
8
Woodforde
62
Population
Ashton
481
Woodforde
1,024
Metric leadAshton 3Woodforde 43 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | Ashton | Woodforde |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 54.9/100 | 46.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 65.2/100 | 44.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 10.0 / 1k | 22.5 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 37.3/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | — | 5 |
| Walkability | 2.0/100 | 7.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 8 | 62 |
| Planning activity | 12 | 12 |
| Green cover | 14.5% | 84.8% |
| Population | 481 | 1,024 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Ashton is a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace, and Woodforde is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks.
On the data, Ashton is stronger for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and overall desirability; Woodforde answers with walkability, nearby cafés and amenities, and tree cover and green space.
Ashton suits families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Woodforde is the stronger match for retirees.
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.