Overall score
Goodwood
61.2/100
Highgate
54.3/100
Goodwood vs Highgate, SA Suburb Comparison
Goodwood for retirees; Highgate for families and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
GoodwoodHighgate
Crime rate
Goodwood
49.9 / 1k
Highgate
10.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Goodwood
276
Highgate
40
Population
Goodwood
2,823
Highgate
1,504
Metric leadGoodwood 7Highgate 41 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | Goodwood | Highgate |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 61.2/100 | 54.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 56.8/100 | 68.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 49.9 / 1k | 10.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 56.4/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Public transport stops | 17 | 7 |
| Walkability | 95.5/100 | 12.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 276 | 40 |
| Planning activity | 50 | 15 |
| Green cover | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Population | 2,823 | 1,504 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
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 metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm.
Goodwood pulls ahead on public transport access, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Highgate is the better pick for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Highgate, while Goodwood remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.