Overall score
Hendon
50.0/100
Woodville North
40.2/100
Hendon vs Woodville North, SA suburb comparison
Hendon for investment and value; Woodville North for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
HendonWoodville North
Crime rate
Hendon
84.5 / 1k
Woodville North
68.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Hendon
103
Woodville North
77
Population
Hendon
1,271
Woodville North
2,721
Metric leadHendon 6Woodville North 3across 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 retireesWoodville North
- Best for familiesWoodville North
- Best for investmentHendon
- Best for best valueHendon
- Best for best schoolsHendon
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 | Hendon | Woodville North |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 50.0/100 | 40.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 72.1/100 | 35.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 84.5 / 1k | 68.5 / 1k |
| Public transport stops | 9 | 11 |
| Walkability | 71.5/100 | 22.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 103 | 77 |
| Planning activity | 19 | 24 |
| Population | 1,271 | 2,721 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Hendon is a well-serviced metro smaller community with plenty happening nearby, and Woodville North is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Hendon pulls ahead on housing affordability and walkability, whereas Woodville North is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and public transport access.
Hendon suits investors and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Woodville North is the stronger match for retirees and families.