Overall score
Middleton
42.8/100
Woodbridge
45.4/100
Middleton vs Woodbridge, TAS Suburb Comparison
Middleton for retirees; Woodbridge for families and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
MiddletonWoodbridge
Crime rate
Middleton
22.8 / 1k
Woodbridge
22.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Middleton
1
Woodbridge
2
Population
Middleton
287
Woodbridge
547
Metric leadMiddleton 1Woodbridge 72 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesMiddleton
- Best for familiesWoodbridge
- Best for best valueWoodbridge
- Best for best schoolsWoodbridge
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 | Middleton | Woodbridge |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 42.8/100 | 45.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 56.0/100 | 62.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 22.8 / 1k | 22.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 5 | 8 |
| Walkability | 7.5/100 | 12.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 2 |
| Green cover | 2.3% | 0.8% |
| Population | 287 | 547 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Middleton is a beachside smaller community where the coast sets the tone, while Woodbridge is a beachside smaller community where the coast sets the tone. Woodbridge sits among greener hillside streets, while Middleton keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Middleton tends to lead on easy access to the coast and improving crime trends, while Woodbridge stands out for housing affordability, public transport access, and walkability.
Families may find Middleton the better fit, while retirees, people chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Woodbridge.
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.