Overall score
Gulmarrad
35.4/100
Woodford Island
38.8/100
Gulmarrad vs Woodford Island, NSW suburb comparison
Gulmarrad for investment and value; Woodford Island for retirees and families.
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
0
Population
Gulmarrad
1,950
Woodford Island
306
Metric leadGulmarrad 4Woodford Island 5across 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesWoodford Island
- Best for familiesWoodford Island
- Best for investmentGulmarrad
- Best for best valueGulmarrad
- Best for best schoolsGulmarrad
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 | 35.4/100 | 38.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 82.6/100 | 66.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 53.2 / 1k | 52.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 12 | 59 |
| Walkability | 18.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 40 | 1 |
| 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 and nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Woodford Island is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and public transport access. On housing, Gulmarrad sits in a expensive band, compared with a affordable feel in Woodford Island.
Gulmarrad suits investors and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Woodford Island is the stronger match for retirees and families.