Goodwood vs Highgate, SA suburb comparison

Highgate for retirees and families.

See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

Head to head

Visual comparison

GoodwoodHighgate

Overall score

Goodwood

56.4/100

Highgate

50.3/100

Crime rate

Goodwood

57.9 / 1k

Highgate

16.1 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Goodwood

274

Highgate

40

Population

Goodwood

2,823

Highgate

1,504

Metric leadGoodwood 5Highgate 41 tiedacross 10 compared metrics

Livability profile

Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs

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.

CategoryGoodwoodHighgate
Overall score56.4/10050.3/100
Housing (desirability)13.7/10035.9/100
Crime rate57.9 / 1k16.1 / 1k
Schools & preschools23
Public transport stops177
Walkability95.5/10012.5/100
Nearby amenities27440
Planning activity4114
Population2,8231,504
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)10/1010/10

Comparison summary

Put side by side, Goodwood is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, and Highgate is a settled metro smaller community that balances access with everyday calm.

Goodwood pulls ahead on public transport access and walkability, whereas Highgate is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.

On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Highgate, while Goodwood remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.

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