Overall score
Hendon
46.1/100
Woodville
42.7/100
Hendon for families and investment; Woodville for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Hendon
46.1/100
Woodville
42.7/100
Crime rate
Hendon
105.0 / 1k
Woodville
92.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Hendon
114
Woodville
167
Population
Hendon
1,271
Woodville
2,180
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 | Hendon | Woodville |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 46.1/100 | 42.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 75.0/100 | 53.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 105.0 / 1k | 92.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 56.4/100 | 56.4/100 |
| Public transport stops | 9 | 16 |
| Walkability | 71.5/100 | 48.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 114 | 167 |
| Planning activity | 22 | 36 |
| Green cover | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Population | 1,271 | 2,180 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 6/10 |
Hendon reads as a well-serviced metro smaller community with plenty happening nearby; Woodville is a lively metro smaller community with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Hendon tends to lead on housing affordability, walkability, and tree cover and green space, while Woodville stands out for a quieter safety profile, public transport access, and nearby cafés and amenities.
Investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools may find Hendon the better fit, while retirees are more likely to prefer Woodville.
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.