Overall score
Booleroo Centre
42.5/100
Wilmington
31.7/100
Booleroo Centre vs Wilmington, SA Suburb Comparison
Booleroo Centre for retirees and families; Wilmington for value and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Booleroo CentreWilmington
Crime rate
Booleroo Centre
10.2 / 1k
Wilmington
36.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Booleroo Centre
16
Wilmington
20
Population
Booleroo Centre
482
Wilmington
667
Metric leadBooleroo Centre 5Wilmington 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)
- Best for retireesBooleroo Centre
- Best for familiesBooleroo Centre
- Best for best valueWilmington
- Best for best schoolsWilmington
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 | Booleroo Centre | Wilmington |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 42.5/100 | 31.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 47.8/100 | 48.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 10.2 / 1k | 36.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 19.1/100 | 19.1/100 |
| Public transport stops | 1 | 1 |
| Walkability | 16.5/100 | 1.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 16 | 20 |
| Planning activity | 4 | 15 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 2.3% |
| Population | 482 | 667 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Booleroo Centre reads as a regional smaller community with local services and a more relaxed pace; Wilmington is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience.
Booleroo Centre pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile, walkability, and overall desirability, whereas Wilmington is the better pick for housing affordability, nearby cafés and amenities, and tree cover and green space. Booleroo Centre generally means more mid-market housing value, while Wilmington leans toward more approachable housing costs.
Choose Booleroo Centre if you are weighing retirees and families; lean toward Wilmington for investors and value-focused buyers.
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.