Overall score
Ottoway
37.4/100
Woodville Gardens
31.2/100
Ottoway vs Woodville Gardens, SA Suburb Comparison
Ottoway for families; Woodville Gardens for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
OttowayWoodville Gardens
Crime rate
Ottoway
57.0 / 1k
Woodville Gardens
76.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Ottoway
103
Woodville Gardens
64
Population
Ottoway
2,783
Woodville Gardens
2,412
Metric leadOttoway 8Woodville Gardens 12 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesWoodville Gardens
- Best for familiesOttoway
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 | Ottoway | Woodville Gardens |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 37.4/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 64.5/100 | 64.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 57.0 / 1k | 76.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 56.4/100 | 56.4/100 |
| Public transport stops | 14 | 13 |
| Walkability | 69.0/100 | 40.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 103 | 64 |
| Planning activity | 36 | 37 |
| Green cover | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Population | 2,783 | 2,412 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Ottoway is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, while Woodville Gardens is a well-serviced metro smaller community with plenty happening nearby. Ottoway sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Woodville Gardens is closer to the city centre.
On the data, Ottoway is stronger for a quieter safety profile, public transport access, and walkability; Woodville Gardens answers with housing affordability, plus tree cover and green space.
Retirees may find Ottoway the better fit, while investors and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Woodville Gardens.
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.