Overall score
Sailors Gully
37.3/100
Woodvale
45.3/100
Sailors Gully vs Woodvale, VIC suburb comparison
Sailors Gully for schools; Woodvale for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Sailors GullyWoodvale
Crime rate
Sailors Gully
54.6 / 1k
Woodvale
38.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Sailors Gully
7
Woodvale
0
Population
Sailors Gully
743
Woodvale
556
Metric leadSailors Gully 2Woodvale 51 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 retireesWoodvale
- Best for familiesWoodvale
- Best for best valueWoodvale
- Best for best schoolsSailors Gully
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 | Sailors Gully | Woodvale |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 37.3/100 | 45.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 81.2/100 | 91.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 54.6 / 1k | 38.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 7 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 21 | 17 |
| Population | 743 | 556 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Sailors Gully is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks, and Woodvale is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds. Sailors Gully sits among greener hillside streets, while Woodvale keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Sailors Gully tends to lead on a quieter safety profile and nearby cafés and amenities, while Woodvale stands out for housing affordability and overall desirability.
Choose Sailors Gully if you are weighing households prioritising schools; lean toward Woodvale for retirees and families.