Overall score
Aldinga
43.8/100
Willunga South
45.3/100
Aldinga vs Willunga South, SA Suburb Comparison
Aldinga for families and schools; Willunga South for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AldingaWillunga South
Crime rate
Aldinga
106.8 / 1k
Willunga South
9.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Aldinga
75
Willunga South
2
Population
Aldinga
764
Willunga South
470
Metric leadAldinga 4Willunga South 51 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesWillunga South
- Best for familiesAldinga
- Best for investmentWillunga South
- Best for best valueWillunga South
- Best for best schoolsAldinga
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 | Aldinga | Willunga South |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 43.8/100 | 45.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 49.6/100 | 45.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 106.8 / 1k | 9.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 56.4/100 | 56.4/100 |
| Public transport stops | 18 | — |
| Walkability | 79.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 75 | 2 |
| Planning activity | 24 | 8 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Population | 764 | 470 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Aldinga is a lively metro smaller community with dining and everyday convenience close by, while Willunga South is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace. Aldinga sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Willunga South is within day-trip reach of the capital.
Aldinga pulls ahead on walkability, nearby cafés and amenities, and a larger local community, whereas Willunga South is the better pick for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and tree cover and green space. Aldinga generally means housing toward the upper end of the market, while Willunga South leans toward more sought-after housing.
Households prioritising schools may find Aldinga the better fit, while retirees, families, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Willunga South.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.