Overall score
Dudley Park
40.9/100
Woodville Gardens
45.9/100
Dudley Park for schools; Woodville Gardens for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Dudley Park
40.9/100
Woodville Gardens
45.9/100
Crime rate
Dudley Park
91.8 / 1k
Woodville Gardens
81.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Dudley Park
69
Woodville Gardens
62
Population
Dudley Park
670
Woodville Gardens
2,412
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 | Dudley Park | Woodville Gardens |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 40.9/100 | 45.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 68.4/100 | 75.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 91.8 / 1k | 81.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 11 | 13 |
| Walkability | 18.5/100 | 40.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 69 | 62 |
| Planning activity | 7 | 32 |
| Population | 670 | 2,412 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 1/10 |
Put side by side, Dudley Park is a well-serviced metro smaller community with plenty happening nearby, and Woodville Gardens is a well-serviced metro smaller community with plenty happening nearby.
Dudley Park tends to lead on nearby cafés and amenities and a calmer planning outlook, while Woodville Gardens stands out for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Choose Dudley Park if you are weighing households prioritising schools; lean toward Woodville Gardens for investors and value-focused buyers.