Overall score
Cannonvale
36.3/100
Woodwark
30.6/100
Cannonvale vs Woodwark, QLD Suburb Comparison
Cannonvale for retirees and families; Woodwark for beach lifestyle and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CannonvaleWoodwark
Crime rate
Cannonvale
127.7 / 1k
Woodwark
127.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Cannonvale
132
Woodwark
0
Population
Cannonvale
6,596
Woodwark
559
Metric leadCannonvale 7Woodwark 21 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesCannonvale
- Best for familiesCannonvale
- Best for beach lifestyleWoodwark
- Best for investmentCannonvale
- Best for best valueWoodwark
- Best for best schoolsWoodwark
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 | Cannonvale | Woodwark |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 36.3/100 | 30.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 49.7/100 | 33.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 127.7 / 1k | 127.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 26.4/100 | 26.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 6 | 1 |
| Walkability | 26.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 132 | 0 |
| Green cover | 7.5% | 0.2% |
| Population | 6,596 | 559 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Cannonvale is a regional mid-sized suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote, and Woodwark is a coastal smaller community with an easy, sea-led rhythm. Woodwark leans into coastal living, while Cannonvale feels more inland and suburban in character.
Cannonvale tends to lead on a quieter safety profile, parks and reserves, and walkability, while Woodwark stands out for housing affordability and stronger socioeconomic advantage. Cannonvale generally means more sought-after housing, while Woodwark leans toward housing toward the upper end of the market.
Cannonvale suits households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Woodwark is the stronger match for retirees, people chasing a beach lifestyle, and investors.
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.