Overall score
Stanmore
46.0/100
Woodford
35.8/100
Stanmore for retirees and investment; Woodford for families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Stanmore
46.0/100
Woodford
35.8/100
Crime rate
Stanmore
50.2 / 1k
Woodford
49.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Stanmore
10
Woodford
11
Population
Stanmore
454
Woodford
4,022
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 | Stanmore | Woodford |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 46.0/100 | 35.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 45.7/100 | 38.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 50.2 / 1k | 49.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 4 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 10 | 11 |
| Green cover | 10.1% | 1.6% |
| Population | 454 | 4,022 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 2/10 |
Put side by side, Stanmore is a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace, and Woodford is a hillside mid-sized suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace.
Stanmore pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and stronger socioeconomic advantage, whereas Woodford is the better pick for housing affordability, nearby cafés and amenities, and overall desirability. Stanmore generally means more approachable housing costs, while Woodford leans toward more sought-after housing.
Choose Stanmore if you are weighing retirees and families; lean toward Woodford for investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools.
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.