Overall score
Armagh
37.4/100
Watervale
52.2/100
Armagh vs Watervale, SA Suburb Comparison
Watervale for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
ArmaghWatervale
Crime rate
Armagh
5.6 / 1k
Watervale
5.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Armagh
1
Watervale
11
Population
Armagh
351
Watervale
338
Metric leadArmagh 4Watervale 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)
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 | Armagh | Watervale |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 37.4/100 | 52.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 43.6/100 | 42.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 5.6 / 1k | 5.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 15.5/100 | 28.8/100 |
| Public transport stops | — | 2 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 5.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 11 |
| Planning activity | 10 | 10 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Population | 351 | 338 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Armagh is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, and Watervale is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds. Armagh sits further into the wider countryside, whereas Watervale is more regionally self-contained.
Armagh tends to lead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and a calmer planning outlook, while Watervale stands out for walkability, nearby cafés and amenities, and tree cover and green space.
On balance, families and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Watervale, while Armagh 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.