Overall score
Stirling
59.4/100
Woodlands
50.9/100
Stirling for investment and value; Woodlands for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Stirling
59.4/100
Woodlands
50.9/100
Crime rate
Stirling
857.7 / 1k
Woodlands
2353.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Stirling
85
Woodlands
29
Population
Stirling
10,165
Woodlands
4,551
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.
Stirling is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, while Woodlands is a well-connected metro mid-sized suburb with a familiar suburban feel.
On the data, Stirling is stronger for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile; Woodlands answers with walkability.
Investors and value-focused buyers may find Stirling the better fit, while families and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Woodlands.