Underwood vs Woodridge
The verdict
Underwood rates higher for education (65 vs 40). Woodridge rates higher for transport (95 vs 63). Underwood is closer to the coast (17.1 km vs 18.8 km).
Scores
UnderwoodWoodridge
| Underwood | Woodridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 77 | 80 |
| Transport | 63 | 95 |
| Education | 65 | 40 |
| Liveability | 100 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Underwood | Woodridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,809 | 12,982 |
| Median age | 34 | 33 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,992 | $1,043 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 48.0% | 17.7% |
| Born in Australia | 50.7% | 49.9% |
| Avg household size | 3.1 | 2.7 |
Growth: Underwood — · Woodridge —
Property
| Underwood | Woodridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $670 | $550 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Underwood | Woodridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 57 | 58 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 1,043 | 1,032 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 573 | 570 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,994 | 7,994 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Underwood | Woodridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 4 |
| Government | 0 | 2 |
| Independent | 1 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,027 | 912 |
See the full school list on each profile: Underwood · Woodridge
Transport
| Underwood | Woodridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 63 | 95 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 19 | 61 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 65 | 47 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.0 km | 870 m |
Liveability
| Underwood | Woodridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.3°C | 29.3°C |
| Winter max temp | 21.5°C | 21.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,150 | 1,150 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 14 | 1 |
| Parks | 15 | 24 |
| Playgrounds | 9 | 19 |
| Swimming pools | 17 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 17.1 km | 18.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 17.6 km | 19.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.5 km | 5.8 km |
Population & growth
| Underwood | Woodridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,809 | 12,982 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,419 | 13,888 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 2.17% | 1.70% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Underwood or Woodridge?
Woodridge has the higher residential safety score (Underwood 57/100 vs Woodridge 58/100).
Which has better schools, Underwood or Woodridge?
Underwood has a higher average school ICSEA (Underwood 1027 vs Woodridge 912; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Underwood or Woodridge?
Woodridge has the higher transport score (Underwood 63/100 vs Woodridge 95/100).
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