Overall score
Augusta
26.1/100
Witchcliffe
29.1/100
Augusta for schools; Witchcliffe for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Augusta
26.1/100
Witchcliffe
29.1/100
Crime rate
Augusta
4495.5 / 1k
Witchcliffe
13486.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Augusta
0
Witchcliffe
0
Population
Augusta
1,463
Witchcliffe
484
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 | Augusta | Witchcliffe |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 26.1/100 | 29.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 2.6/100 | 21.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 4495.5 / 1k | 13486.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 9 | — |
| Public transport stops | 2 | 2 |
| Walkability | 3.0/100 | 3.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 1,463 | 484 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 7/10 |
Put side by side, Augusta is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds, and Witchcliffe is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds.
Augusta tends to lead on a quieter safety profile and a larger local community, while Witchcliffe stands out for housing affordability and overall desirability. On housing, Augusta sits in a affordable band, compared with a expensive feel in Witchcliffe.
Families and households prioritising schools may find Augusta the better fit, while retirees and investors are more likely to prefer Witchcliffe.