Overall score
Scarborough
53.5/100
Woodlands
53.9/100
Scarborough vs Woodlands, WA Suburb Comparison
Scarborough for beach lifestyle and value; Woodlands for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
ScarboroughWoodlands
Crime rate
Scarborough
50.2 / 1k
Woodlands
50.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Scarborough
287
Woodlands
49
Population
Scarborough
17,605
Woodlands
4,551
Metric leadScarborough 6Woodlands 33 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesWoodlands
- Best for beach lifestyleScarborough
- Best for best valueScarborough
- Best for best schoolsWoodlands
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 | Scarborough | Woodlands |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 53.5/100 | 53.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 64.7/100 | 47.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 50.2 / 1k | 50.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | 9 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 6 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 68 | 18 |
| Walkability | 85.0/100 | 62.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 287 | 49 |
| Planning activity | 1 | — |
| Green cover | 5.3% | 10.3% |
| Population | 17,605 | 4,551 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Scarborough is a coastal established suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm, while Woodlands is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby. Where Scarborough is shaped by the coast, Woodlands offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
On the data, Scarborough is stronger for housing affordability, parks and reserves, and public transport access; Woodlands answers with schools and education options.
People chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, and value-focused buyers may find Scarborough the better fit, while families and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Woodlands.
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.