Overall score
Welland
44.7/100
Woodville Park
45.2/100
Welland for investment and value; Woodville Park for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Welland
44.7/100
Woodville Park
45.2/100
Crime rate
Welland
187.2 / 1k
Woodville Park
68.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Welland
102
Woodville Park
86
Population
Welland
881
Woodville Park
1,852
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 | Welland | Woodville Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44.7/100 | 45.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 34.1/100 | 23.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 187.2 / 1k | 68.0 / 1k |
| Public transport stops | 4 | 11 |
| Walkability | 66.0/100 | 22.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 102 | 86 |
| Planning activity | 20 | 27 |
| Population | 881 | 1,852 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 6/10 |
Welland is a well-serviced metro smaller community with plenty happening nearby, while Woodville Park is an energetic metro smaller community where cafés and local life overlap.
Welland tends to lead on housing affordability and walkability, while Woodville Park stands out for a quieter safety profile and public transport access.
Investors and value-focused buyers may find Welland the better fit, while retirees and families are more likely to prefer Woodville Park.