Overall score
Athol Park
43.7/100
Woodville
43.9/100
Athol Park for investment and value; Woodville for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Athol Park
43.7/100
Woodville
43.9/100
Crime rate
Athol Park
65.6 / 1k
Woodville
95.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Athol Park
102
Woodville
164
Population
Athol Park
2,023
Woodville
2,180
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 | Athol Park | Woodville |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 43.7/100 | 43.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 56.2/100 | 34.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 65.6 / 1k | 95.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 16 | 16 |
| Walkability | 59.0/100 | 48.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 102 | 164 |
| Planning activity | 16 | 30 |
| Population | 2,023 | 2,180 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 6/10 |
Athol Park reads as a lively metro smaller community with dining and everyday convenience close by; Woodville is a lively metro smaller community with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Athol Park tends to lead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, while Woodville stands out for nearby cafés and amenities and overall desirability. On housing, Athol Park sits in a affordable band, compared with a expensive feel in Woodville.
Value-focused buyers may find Athol Park the better fit, while retirees are more likely to prefer Woodville.