Overall score
Montacute
52.5/100
Woodforde
46.1/100
Montacute vs Woodforde, SA Suburb Comparison
Montacute for retirees and families; Woodforde for investment and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
MontacuteWoodforde
Crime rate
Montacute
5.8 / 1k
Woodforde
22.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Montacute
10
Woodforde
62
Population
Montacute
332
Woodforde
1,024
Metric leadMontacute 3Woodforde 44 tiedacross 11 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.
| Category | Montacute | Woodforde |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 52.5/100 | 46.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 44.4/100 | 44.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 5.8 / 1k | 22.5 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 37.3/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | — | 5 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 7.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 10 | 62 |
| Planning activity | 4 | 12 |
| Green cover | 53.1% | 84.8% |
| Population | 332 | 1,024 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
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, a quieter safety profile, and overall desirability, whereas Woodforde is the better pick for walkability, nearby cafés and amenities, and tree cover and green space.
Retirees, families, and value-focused buyers may find Montacute the better fit, while households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Woodforde.
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.