Overall score
Beverley
38.8/100
Woodville West
48.6/100
Beverley for schools; Woodville West for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Beverley
38.8/100
Woodville West
48.6/100
Crime rate
Beverley
72.4 / 1k
Woodville West
33.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Beverley
151
Woodville West
43
Population
Beverley
1,578
Woodville West
3,854
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 | Beverley | Woodville West |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 38.8/100 | 48.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 35.3/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 72.4 / 1k | 33.1 / 1k |
| Public transport stops | 6 | 7 |
| Walkability | 19.0/100 | 22.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 151 | 43 |
| Planning activity | 30 | 29 |
| Population | 1,578 | 3,854 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 5/10 |
Put side by side, Beverley is a well-serviced metro smaller community with plenty happening nearby, and Woodville West is a practical metro mid-sized suburb with solid links to the wider city.
On the data, Beverley is stronger for nearby cafés and amenities and a calmer planning outlook; Woodville West answers with housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Beverley suits households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Woodville West is the stronger match for retirees and investors.