Overall score
Gulmarrad
33.7/100
Woodford Island
41.0/100
Gulmarrad vs Woodford Island, NSW Suburb Comparison
Gulmarrad for families and investment; Woodford Island for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
GulmarradWoodford Island
Crime rate
Gulmarrad
53.2 / 1k
Woodford Island
52.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Gulmarrad
1
Woodford Island
1
Population
Gulmarrad
1,950
Woodford Island
306
Metric leadGulmarrad 3Woodford Island 53 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesGulmarrad
- Best for investmentGulmarrad
- Best for best valueGulmarrad
- Best for best schoolsWoodford Island
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 | Gulmarrad | Woodford Island |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 33.7/100 | 41.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 61.4/100 | 56.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 53.2 / 1k | 52.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 64.0/100 | 64.0/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 12 | 59 |
| Walkability | 18.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 1 |
| Planning activity | 45 | 1 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Population | 1,950 | 306 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Gulmarrad is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe, while Woodford Island is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe.
Gulmarrad pulls ahead on housing affordability, a larger local community, and stronger socioeconomic advantage, whereas Woodford Island is the better pick for a quieter safety profile, public transport access, and walkability.
Gulmarrad suits investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Woodford Island is the stronger match for retirees and families.
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.