Overall score
Booleroo Centre
27.2/100
Wilmington
23.0/100
Booleroo Centre vs Wilmington, SA suburb comparison
Booleroo Centre for retirees and families; Wilmington for investment and value.
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
14
Wilmington
1
Population
Booleroo Centre
482
Wilmington
667
Metric leadBooleroo Centre 6Wilmington 22 tiedacross 10 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 investmentWilmington
- Best for best valueWilmington
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 | 27.2/100 | 23.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 9.7/100 | 29.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 10.2 / 1k | 36.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 1 | 1 |
| Walkability | 16.5/100 | 1.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 14 | 1 |
| Planning activity | 4 | 13 |
| Population | 482 | 667 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Booleroo Centre reads as a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace; Wilmington is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
Booleroo Centre pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and walkability, whereas Wilmington is the better pick for housing affordability and a larger local community. 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; lean toward Wilmington for investors and value-focused buyers.