Overall score
Montacute
44.6/100
Woodforde
31.8/100
Montacute vs Woodforde, SA suburb comparison
Montacute for value; Woodforde for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
MontacuteWoodforde
Crime rate
Montacute
17.3 / 1k
Woodforde
27.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Montacute
5
Woodforde
58
Population
Montacute
332
Woodforde
1,024
Metric leadMontacute 4Woodforde 32 tiedacross 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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.
Comparison summary
Montacute reads as a hills smaller community where tree cover and calm define the mood; Woodforde is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks. Montacute sits within day-trip reach of the capital, whereas Woodforde is in a middle-ring position.
Montacute pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Woodforde is the better pick for walkability and nearby cafés and amenities.
Investors and value-focused buyers may find Montacute the better fit, while families and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Woodforde.