Adelaide vs Goodwood
The verdict
Adelaide is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.16M versus $1.83M in Goodwood. Goodwood is closer to the coast (7.8 km vs 9.2 km). On the separate residential safety score, Goodwood rates higher (41 vs 11/100 in Adelaide).
Scores
| Adelaide | Goodwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 92 | 92 |
| Transport | 99 | 99 |
| Education | 86 | 87 |
| Liveability | 89 | 88 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Adelaide | Goodwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 18,202 | 2,823 |
| Median age | 31 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,365 | $1,918 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 63.3% | 69.4% |
| Born in Australia | 41.0% | 69.8% |
| Avg household size | 1.8 | 2.2 |
Growth: Adelaide High Growth · Goodwood Stable
Property
| Adelaide | Goodwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.16M | $1.83M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 9.3% | 11.1% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $650 | $692 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.1% | 1.7% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Adelaide | Goodwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 11 | 41 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 429 | 496 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 1,011 | 177 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 46,561 | 5,880 |
Adelaide is a commercial/transport hub — total figures include visitors and workers, not just residents.
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Adelaide | Goodwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 15 | 2 |
| Government | 4 | 1 |
| Independent | 7 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,081 | 1,127 |
See the full school list on each profile: Adelaide · Goodwood
Transport
| Adelaide | Goodwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 99 | 99 |
| Train stations | 2 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 225 | 11 |
| Light rail stops | 14 | 1 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 8 | 13 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 130 m | 290 m |
Liveability
| Adelaide | Goodwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 14 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 373 | 21 |
| Parks | 46 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 11 | 9 |
| Swimming pools | 3 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 17 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 9.2 km | 7.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 10 m | 2.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 9.8 km | 9.6 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 440 m | 1.5 km |
Population & growth
| Adelaide | Goodwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 18,202 | 2,823 |
| Estimated 2025 | 22,154 | 2,932 |
| Projected 2041 | 29,393 | 3,038 |
| Annual growth rate | 5.03% | 0.95% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Adelaide or Goodwood?
Goodwood has the higher residential safety score (Adelaide 11/100 vs Goodwood 41/100).
Which is more affordable, Adelaide or Goodwood?
Adelaide is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.16M versus $1.83M.
Which has better schools, Adelaide or Goodwood?
Goodwood has a higher average school ICSEA (Adelaide 1081 vs Goodwood 1127; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Adelaide or Goodwood?
Adelaide and Goodwood have similar transport scores.
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