Overall score
Albert Park
38.6/100
West Lakes Shore
59.3/100
Albert Park vs West Lakes Shore, SA suburb comparison
West Lakes Shore for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Albert ParkWest Lakes Shore
Crime rate
Albert Park
59.1 / 1k
West Lakes Shore
40.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Albert Park
47
West Lakes Shore
104
Population
Albert Park
1,780
West Lakes Shore
3,236
Metric leadAlbert Park 1West Lakes Shore 8across 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesWest Lakes Shore
- Best for familiesWest Lakes Shore
- Best for beach lifestyleWest Lakes Shore
- Best for investmentWest Lakes Shore
- Best for best valueWest Lakes Shore
- Best for best schoolsWest Lakes Shore
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Albert Park | West Lakes Shore |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 38.6/100 | 59.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 27.2/100 | 54.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 59.1 / 1k | 40.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 11 | 19 |
| Walkability | 45.5/100 | 76.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 47 | 104 |
| Planning activity | 19 | 39 |
| Population | 1,780 | 3,236 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Albert Park is an energetic metro smaller community where cafés and local life overlap, and West Lakes Shore is a coastal mid-sized suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm. Where West Lakes Shore is shaped by the coast, Albert Park offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
Albert Park pulls ahead on a calmer planning outlook, whereas West Lakes Shore is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile. On housing, Albert Park sits in a affordable band, compared with a expensive feel in West Lakes Shore.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer West Lakes Shore, while Albert Park remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.