Overall score
Norton Summit
38.3/100
Woodforde
31.8/100
Norton Summit vs Woodforde, SA suburb comparison
Norton Summit for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Norton SummitWoodforde
Crime rate
Norton Summit
10.5 / 1k
Woodforde
27.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Norton Summit
17
Woodforde
58
Population
Norton Summit
548
Woodforde
1,024
Metric leadNorton Summit 3Woodforde 41 tiedacross 8 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesNorton Summit
- Best for familiesNorton Summit
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 | 38.3/100 | 31.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 25.3/100 | 26.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 10.5 / 1k | 27.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | — | 5 |
| Walkability | 2.0/100 | 7.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 17 | 58 |
| Planning activity | 9 | 11 |
| 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 and overall desirability, while Woodforde stands out for housing affordability and walkability.
Norton Summit suits retirees and families more clearly, whereas Woodforde is the stronger match for investors.