Ardross vs Winthrop, WA Suburb Comparison

Ardross for retirees; Winthrop for investment and value.

See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

Head to head

Visual comparison

ArdrossWinthrop

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

Metric leadArdross 5Winthrop 43 tiedacross 12 compared metrics

Livability profile

Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs

Quick verdicts

Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)

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.

CategoryArdrossWinthrop
Overall score57.7/10051.5/100
Housing (desirability)47.5/10051.4/100
Crime rate53.7 / 1k53.7 / 1k
Schools & preschools75
Weather (desirability)23.4/10023.4/100
Parks & reserves76
Public transport stops2037
Walkability75.0/10053.0/100
Nearby amenities163143
Green cover20.6%24.9%
Population4,5786,020
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)10/1010/10

Comparison summary

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.

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