Overall score
Blakiston
36.0/100
Wistow
38.8/100
Blakiston for families and value; Wistow for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Blakiston
36.0/100
Wistow
38.8/100
Crime rate
Blakiston
8.7 / 1k
Wistow
15.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Blakiston
0
Wistow
0
Population
Blakiston
377
Wistow
285
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 | Blakiston | Wistow |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 36.0/100 | 38.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 45.6/100 | 52.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 8.7 / 1k | 15.6 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 37.3/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Public transport stops | 1 | 2 |
| Walkability | 1.5/100 | 3.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 9 | 17 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Population | 377 | 285 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 7/10 |
Blakiston reads as a sought-after metro smaller community where housing reflects strong local demand; Wistow is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace. Blakiston sits further out with more breathing room, whereas Wistow is within day-trip reach of the capital.
Blakiston tends to lead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and a calmer planning outlook, while Wistow stands out for public transport access, walkability, and overall desirability. Blakiston generally means more sought-after housing, while Wistow leans toward housing toward the upper end of the market.
Value-focused buyers and households prioritising schools may find Blakiston the better fit, while families and investors are more likely to prefer Wistow.
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.