Overall score
Goodwood
30.1/100
Montrose
44.4/100
Montrose for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Goodwood
30.1/100
Montrose
44.4/100
Crime rate
Goodwood
79.0 / 1k
Montrose
79.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Goodwood
27
Montrose
29
Population
Goodwood
1,142
Montrose
2,313
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 | Montrose |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 30.1/100 | 44.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 69.5/100 | 77.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 79.0 / 1k | 79.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 14 | 8 |
| Walkability | 21.0/100 | 52.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 27 | 29 |
| Green cover | 2.0% | 5.0% |
| Population | 1,142 | 2,313 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 3/10 |
Goodwood is a practical metro smaller community with approachable housing and suburban calm, while Montrose is a settled metro smaller community that keeps everyday living grounded and accessible.
On the data, Goodwood is stronger for public transport access; Montrose answers with parks and reserves, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities.
Goodwood suits families more clearly, whereas Montrose is the stronger match for retirees, value-focused buyers, 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.