Overall score
Harwood
38.0/100
Woombah
35.7/100
Harwood vs Woombah, NSW Suburb Comparison
Harwood for retirees and families; Woombah for value and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
HarwoodWoombah
Crime rate
Harwood
62.7 / 1k
Woombah
74.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Harwood
5
Woombah
2
Population
Harwood
346
Woombah
965
Metric leadHarwood 5Woombah 42 tiedacross 11 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 | Harwood | Woombah |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 38.0/100 | 35.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 56.8/100 | 63.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 62.7 / 1k | 74.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 64.0/100 | 46.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 21 | 22 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 5 | 2 |
| Planning activity | 4 | 18 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Population | 346 | 965 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Harwood is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds, while Woombah is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
On the data, Harwood is stronger for a quieter safety profile, nearby cafés and amenities, and a calmer planning outlook; Woombah answers with housing affordability, public transport access, and overall desirability.
Harwood suits retirees and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Woombah is the stronger match for investors and value-focused buyers.
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.