Overall score
Speers Point
43.3/100
Woodrising
33.5/100
Speers Point vs Woodrising, NSW Suburb Comparison
Speers Point for families and schools; Woodrising for value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Speers PointWoodrising
Crime rate
Speers Point
90.7 / 1k
Woodrising
90.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Speers Point
106
Woodrising
11
Population
Speers Point
3,400
Woodrising
1,176
Metric leadSpeers Point 9Woodrising 21 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 familiesSpeers Point
- Best for best valueWoodrising
- Best for best schoolsSpeers Point
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 | Speers Point | Woodrising |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 43.3/100 | 33.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 56.3/100 | 50.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 90.7 / 1k | 90.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 5 |
| Weather (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | — |
| Public transport stops | 41 | 12 |
| Walkability | 55.0/100 | 18.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 106 | 11 |
| Planning activity | 42 | 6 |
| Green cover | 13.7% | 11.8% |
| Population | 3,400 | 1,176 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Speers Point is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, while Woodrising is a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm. Speers Point sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Woodrising is further out with more breathing room.
On the data, Speers Point is stronger for a quieter safety profile, public transport access, and walkability; Woodrising answers with housing affordability, schools and education options, and a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Speers Point, while Woodrising 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.