Overall score
Norton Summit
45.7/100
Woodforde
46.1/100
Norton Summit vs Woodforde, SA Suburb Comparison
Woodforde for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Norton SummitWoodforde
Crime rate
Norton Summit
12.3 / 1k
Woodforde
22.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Norton Summit
18
Woodforde
62
Population
Norton Summit
548
Woodforde
1,024
Metric leadNorton Summit 2Woodforde 62 tiedacross 10 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 | Norton Summit | Woodforde |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 45.7/100 | 46.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 31.6/100 | 44.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 12.3 / 1k | 22.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 37.3/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | — | 5 |
| Walkability | 2.0/100 | 7.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 18 | 62 |
| Planning activity | 11 | 12 |
| Green cover | 15.7% | 84.8% |
| Population | 548 | 1,024 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Norton Summit is a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace, and Woodforde is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks.
Norton Summit tends to lead on a quieter safety profile, overall desirability, and a calmer planning outlook, while Woodforde stands out for housing affordability, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Woodforde, while Norton Summit remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.