Albert Park vs West Lakes, SA suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Albert Park | West Lakes |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 39.7/100 | 63.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 27.2/100 | 47.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 59.6 / 1k | 97.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 11 | 44 |
| Walkability | 45.5/100 | 85.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 47 | 439 |
| Planning activity | 14 | 131 |
| Population | 1,780 | 6,768 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 8/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesWest Lakes
- Best for familiesAlbert Park
- Best for beach lifestyleWest Lakes
- Best for investmentWest Lakes
- Best for best valueWest Lakes
- Best for best schoolsAlbert Park
Comparison summary
Albert Park (SA) and West Lakes offer different strengths across official suburb data. West Lakes leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours West Lakes; Housing (desirability) favours West Lakes; Crime rate favours Albert Park (SA). Quick verdicts: Retirees → West Lakes, Families → Albert Park (SA), Beach lifestyle → West Lakes, Investment → West Lakes.