Overall score
Pacific Heights
36.1/100
Woodbury
27.1/100
Pacific Heights for retirees and families; Woodbury for beach lifestyle.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Pacific Heights
36.1/100
Woodbury
27.1/100
Crime rate
Pacific Heights
37.2 / 1k
Woodbury
37.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Pacific Heights
2
Woodbury
0
Population
Pacific Heights
1,111
Woodbury
514
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Pacific Heights | Woodbury |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 36.1/100 | 27.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 73.3/100 | 61.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 37.2 / 1k | 37.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 2 | 0 |
| Population | 1,111 | 514 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 5/10 |
Pacific Heights is a hills smaller community where tree cover and calm define the mood, while Woodbury is a coastal smaller community shaped by beach life and outdoor living. Where Woodbury is shaped by the coast, Pacific Heights offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
On the data, Pacific Heights is stronger for housing affordability and nearby cafés and amenities; Woodbury answers with a quieter safety profile.
Retirees and investors may find Pacific Heights the better fit, while families and people chasing a beach lifestyle are more likely to prefer Woodbury.