Overall score
Greenwood
54.1/100
Woodvale
64.9/100
Greenwood for families and schools; Woodvale for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Greenwood
54.1/100
Woodvale
64.9/100
Crime rate
Greenwood
34.4 / 1k
Woodvale
34.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Greenwood
117
Woodvale
151
Population
Greenwood
9,861
Woodvale
9,579
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 | Greenwood | Woodvale |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 54.1/100 | 64.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 65.5/100 | 58.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 34.4 / 1k | 34.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 10 | 6 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 12 | 10 |
| Public transport stops | 48 | 53 |
| Walkability | 57.0/100 | 96.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 117 | 151 |
| Green cover | 9.8% | 12.9% |
| Population | 9,861 | 9,579 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 9/10 |
Put side by side, Greenwood is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, and Woodvale is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Greenwood tends to lead on schools and education options, parks and reserves, and a larger local community, while Woodvale stands out for public transport access, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities.
Choose Greenwood if you are weighing families and households prioritising schools; lean toward Woodvale for retirees.
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.