Overall score
Hazelmere
35.6/100
Woodbridge
43.6/100
Hazelmere for investment; Woodbridge for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Hazelmere
35.6/100
Woodbridge
43.6/100
Crime rate
Hazelmere
7872.7 / 1k
Woodbridge
7660.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Hazelmere
7
Woodbridge
35
Population
Hazelmere
935
Woodbridge
1,207
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Hazelmere | Woodbridge |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 35.6/100 | 43.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 18.0/100 | 9.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 7872.7 / 1k | 7660.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 6 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 17 | 16 |
| Walkability | 27.5/100 | 24.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 7 | 35 |
| Planning activity | 1 | — |
| Population | 935 | 1,207 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 6/10 |
Put side by side, Hazelmere is a practical metro smaller community with solid links to the wider city, and Woodbridge is a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace. Woodbridge sits among greener hillside streets, while Hazelmere keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, Hazelmere is stronger for housing affordability and public transport access; Woodbridge answers with a quieter safety profile and nearby cafés and amenities.
Hazelmere suits families and investors more clearly, whereas Woodbridge is the stronger match for retirees and households prioritising schools.