Overall score
South Guildford
49.6/100
Woodbridge
43.6/100
South Guildford for investment and value; Woodbridge for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
South Guildford
49.6/100
Woodbridge
43.6/100
Crime rate
South Guildford
2059.2 / 1k
Woodbridge
7660.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
South Guildford
41
Woodbridge
35
Population
South Guildford
3,781
Woodbridge
1,207
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 | South Guildford | Woodbridge |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 49.6/100 | 43.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 35.7/100 | 9.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 2059.2 / 1k | 7660.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 6 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 40 | 16 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 24.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 41 | 35 |
| Population | 3,781 | 1,207 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 6/10 |
Put side by side, South Guildford is a practical metro mid-sized suburb with solid links to the wider city, and Woodbridge is a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace. Woodbridge sits among greener hillside streets, while South Guildford keeps a flatter suburban layout.
South Guildford pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Woodbridge is the better pick for parks and reserves.
Investors and value-focused buyers may find South Guildford the better fit, while retirees and families are more likely to prefer Woodbridge.