Overall score
Kilburn
51.1/100
Woodville Gardens
45.9/100
Kilburn vs Woodville Gardens, SA suburb comparison
Woodville Gardens for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
KilburnWoodville Gardens
Crime rate
Kilburn
139.8 / 1k
Woodville Gardens
81.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Kilburn
210
Woodville Gardens
62
Population
Kilburn
5,633
Woodville Gardens
2,412
Metric leadKilburn 5Woodville Gardens 31 tiedacross 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 Gardens
- Best for familiesWoodville Gardens
- Best for investmentWoodville Gardens
- Best for best valueWoodville Gardens
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 | 51.1/100 | 45.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 27.6/100 | 75.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 139.8 / 1k | 81.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 28 | 13 |
| Walkability | 75.0/100 | 40.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 210 | 62 |
| Planning activity | 66 | 32 |
| 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 and walkability, whereas Woodville Gardens is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Woodville Gardens, while Kilburn remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.