Overall score
Kilburn
35.1/100
Woodville Gardens
31.2/100
Kilburn vs Woodville Gardens, SA Suburb Comparison
Kilburn for retirees and families; Woodville Gardens for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
KilburnWoodville Gardens
Crime rate
Kilburn
118.4 / 1k
Woodville Gardens
76.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Kilburn
210
Woodville Gardens
64
Population
Kilburn
5,633
Woodville Gardens
2,412
Metric leadKilburn 6Woodville Gardens 32 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesKilburn
- Best for familiesKilburn
- Best for investmentWoodville Gardens
- Best for best valueWoodville Gardens
- Best for best schoolsKilburn
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 | Kilburn | Woodville Gardens |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 35.1/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 38.7/100 | 64.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 118.4 / 1k | 76.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 56.4/100 | 56.4/100 |
| Public transport stops | 28 | 13 |
| Walkability | 75.0/100 | 40.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 210 | 64 |
| Planning activity | 76 | 37 |
| Green cover | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| Population | 5,633 | 2,412 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Kilburn is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby, and Woodville Gardens is a well-serviced metro smaller community with plenty happening nearby.
Kilburn pulls ahead on public transport access, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Woodville Gardens is the better pick for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Woodville Gardens, while Kilburn remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.