Side by sideSuburb comparison

Woodford vs Lower Southgate.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Lower Southgate edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Lower Southgate (937) sits above Woodford (921).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.

For investors

Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.

For families

Lower Southgate edges out on average school ICSEA (937 vs 921).

Common questionsWoodford vs Lower Southgate

Common questions

Does Woodford or Lower Southgate have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Lower Southgate scores 937 vs 921 in Woodford. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.

The numbers behind the take

Woodford
Metric
Lower Southgate

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$340/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$300/wk
$420/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$180/wk
88.0%
Owner occupied
87.0%
10.0%
Renter occupied
11.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

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Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
1,953
Population
112
44
Median age
52

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

5
Schools nearby
11
921
Avg ICSEA
937

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).