Overall score
Tucabia
29.7/100
Woodford Island
38.8/100
Tucabia vs Woodford Island, NSW suburb comparison
Tucabia for investment and schools; Woodford Island for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
TucabiaWoodford Island
Crime rate
Tucabia
69.3 / 1k
Woodford Island
52.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Tucabia
32
Woodford Island
0
Population
Tucabia
354
Woodford Island
306
Metric leadTucabia 2Woodford Island 62 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesWoodford Island
- Best for familiesWoodford Island
- Best for investmentTucabia
- Best for best valueWoodford Island
- Best for best schoolsTucabia
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 | Tucabia | Woodford Island |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 29.7/100 | 38.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 61.3/100 | 66.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 69.3 / 1k | 52.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 45 | 59 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 32 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 4 | 1 |
| Population | 354 | 306 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Tucabia is a regional smaller community with local services and a more relaxed pace, and Woodford Island is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe.
Tucabia pulls ahead on nearby cafés and amenities and a larger local community, whereas Woodford Island is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Tucabia suits investors and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Woodford Island is the stronger match for retirees and families.