Overall score
Harwood
30.6/100
Woombah
33.0/100
Harwood vs Woombah, NSW suburb comparison
Harwood for retirees and schools; Woombah for investment and value.
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
4
Woombah
0
Population
Harwood
346
Woombah
965
Metric leadHarwood 3Woombah 51 tiedacross 9 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.
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 and nearby cafés and amenities; Woombah answers with housing affordability and public transport access.
Harwood suits retirees and families more clearly, whereas Woombah is the stronger match for investors and value-focused buyers.