Lawrence vs Woodford Island, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Lawrence | Woodford Island |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 36.3/100 | 38.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 81.2/100 | 66.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 140.6 / 1k | 58.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 109 | 59 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 6 | 1 |
| Population | 1,159 | 306 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 3/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesWoodford Island
- Best for familiesWoodford Island
- Best for investmentLawrence
- Best for best valueLawrence
- Best for best schoolsLawrence
Comparison summary
Lawrence (NSW) and Woodford Island offer different strengths across official suburb data. Woodford Island leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Woodford Island; Housing (desirability) favours Lawrence (NSW); Crime rate favours Woodford Island. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Woodford Island, Families → Woodford Island, Investment → Lawrence (NSW), Best value → Lawrence (NSW).