Overall score
Goodwood
61.2/100
Hyde Park
53.7/100
Goodwood for retirees and families; Hyde Park for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Goodwood
61.2/100
Hyde Park
53.7/100
Crime rate
Goodwood
49.9 / 1k
Hyde Park
33.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Goodwood
276
Hyde Park
69
Population
Goodwood
2,823
Hyde Park
1,660
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 | Goodwood | Hyde Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 61.2/100 | 53.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 56.8/100 | 56.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 49.9 / 1k | 33.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 56.4/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Public transport stops | 17 | 7 |
| Walkability | 95.5/100 | 40.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 276 | 69 |
| Planning activity | 50 | 20 |
| Green cover | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Population | 2,823 | 1,660 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Put side by side, Goodwood is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, and Hyde Park is a well-serviced metro smaller community with plenty happening nearby.
On the data, Goodwood is stronger for public transport access, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities; Hyde Park answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and a calmer planning outlook.
Choose Goodwood if you are weighing investors; lean toward Hyde Park for retirees, families, and households prioritising schools.
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.