Overall score
Riordanvale
29.0/100
Woodwark
30.6/100
Riordanvale vs Woodwark, QLD Suburb Comparison
Riordanvale for retirees and investment; Woodwark for families and beach lifestyle.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
RiordanvaleWoodwark
Crime rate
Riordanvale
71.0 / 1k
Woodwark
127.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Riordanvale
0
Woodwark
0
Population
Riordanvale
386
Woodwark
559
Metric leadRiordanvale 1Woodwark 53 tiedacross 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesRiordanvale
- Best for familiesWoodwark
- Best for beach lifestyleWoodwark
- Best for investmentRiordanvale
- Best for best valueWoodwark
- Best for best schoolsWoodwark
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 | Riordanvale | Woodwark |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 29.0/100 | 30.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 23.6/100 | 33.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 71.0 / 1k | 127.6 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 26.4/100 | 26.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 0 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Population | 386 | 559 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Riordanvale is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds, while Woodwark is a coastal smaller community with an easy, sea-led rhythm. Where Woodwark is shaped by the coast, Riordanvale offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
On the data, Riordanvale is stronger for a quieter safety profile; Woodwark answers with housing affordability, overall desirability, and a larger local community. On housing, Riordanvale sits in a well priced band, compared with a gently premium feel in Woodwark.
On balance, retirees, families, people chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Woodwark, while Riordanvale 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.