Overall score
Gregory River
25.9/100
Woodwark
29.4/100
Gregory River vs Woodwark, QLD suburb comparison
Woodwark for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Gregory RiverWoodwark
Crime rate
Gregory River
45.9 / 1k
Woodwark
81.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Gregory River
0
Woodwark
0
Population
Gregory River
427
Woodwark
559
Metric leadGregory River 1Woodwark 42 tiedacross 7 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 | Gregory River | Woodwark |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 25.9/100 | 29.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 36.2/100 | 52.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 45.9 / 1k | 81.4 / 1k |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 427 | 559 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Gregory River is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, while Woodwark is a coastal smaller community with an easy, sea-led rhythm. Where Woodwark is shaped by the coast, Gregory River offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
On the data, Gregory River is stronger for a quieter safety profile; Woodwark answers with housing affordability and overall desirability. On housing, Gregory River sits in a affordable band, compared with a well priced feel in Woodwark.
Choose Gregory River if you are weighing families; lean toward Woodwark for retirees and people chasing a beach lifestyle.