Overall score
Goodwood
61.2/100
Parkside
50.7/100
Goodwood vs Parkside, SA Suburb Comparison
Goodwood for retirees; Parkside for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
GoodwoodParkside
Crime rate
Goodwood
49.9 / 1k
Parkside
39.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Goodwood
276
Parkside
192
Population
Goodwood
2,823
Parkside
5,126
Metric leadGoodwood 8Parkside 22 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 | Parkside |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 61.2/100 | 50.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 56.8/100 | 53.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 49.9 / 1k | 39.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 56.4/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Public transport stops | 17 | 17 |
| Walkability | 95.5/100 | 49.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 276 | 192 |
| Planning activity | 50 | 72 |
| Green cover | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Population | 2,823 | 5,126 |
| 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 Parkside is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Goodwood tends to lead on schools and education options, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities, while Parkside stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and a larger local community.
On balance, retirees, families, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Parkside, 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.