Overall score
Farnborough
24.9/100
Woodbury
27.1/100
Farnborough for schools; Woodbury for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Farnborough
24.9/100
Woodbury
27.1/100
Crime rate
Farnborough
37.1 / 1k
Woodbury
37.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Farnborough
0
Woodbury
0
Population
Farnborough
469
Woodbury
514
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 | Farnborough | Woodbury |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 24.9/100 | 27.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 54.2/100 | 61.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 37.1 / 1k | 37.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 1 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 469 | 514 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 5/10 |
Put side by side, Farnborough is a beachside smaller community where the coast sets the tone, and Woodbury is a coastal smaller community shaped by beach life and outdoor living.
Farnborough tends to lead on stronger socioeconomic advantage, while Woodbury stands out for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Households prioritising schools may find Farnborough the better fit, while families and investors are more likely to prefer Woodbury.