Overall score
Goodwood
44.2/100
West Moonah
61.1/100
West Moonah for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Goodwood
44.2/100
West Moonah
61.1/100
Crime rate
Goodwood
3442.1 / 1k
West Moonah
877.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Goodwood
23
West Moonah
72
Population
Goodwood
1,142
West Moonah
4,522
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 | West Moonah |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44.2/100 | 61.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 3442.1 / 1k | 877.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 12 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 14 | 24 |
| Walkability | 21.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 23 | 72 |
| Population | 1,142 | 4,522 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 3/10 |
Goodwood is a practical metro smaller community with approachable housing and suburban calm, while West Moonah is a hillside mid-sized suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace. West Moonah sits among greener hillside streets, while Goodwood keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, Goodwood is stronger for relatively affordable housing and improving crime trends; West Moonah answers with a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves.
Goodwood suits families more clearly, whereas West Moonah is the stronger match for retirees and value-focused buyers.