Overall score
Ardross
57.7/100
Winthrop
51.5/100
Ardross for retirees; Winthrop for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Ardross
57.7/100
Winthrop
51.5/100
Crime rate
Ardross
53.7 / 1k
Winthrop
53.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Ardross
163
Winthrop
143
Population
Ardross
4,578
Winthrop
6,020
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Ardross | Winthrop |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 57.7/100 | 51.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 47.5/100 | 51.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 53.7 / 1k | 53.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | 5 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 20 | 37 |
| Walkability | 75.0/100 | 53.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 163 | 143 |
| Green cover | 20.6% | 24.9% |
| Population | 4,578 | 6,020 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Ardross reads as a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by; Winthrop is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap. Ardross sits closer to the city centre, whereas Winthrop is in a middle-ring position.
On the data, Ardross is stronger for schools and education options, parks and reserves, and walkability; Winthrop answers with housing affordability, public transport access, and overall desirability.
On balance, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Winthrop, while Ardross remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.