Overall score
Bugle Ranges
28.1/100
Wistow
38.8/100
Bugle Ranges vs Wistow, SA Suburb Comparison
Wistow for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Bugle RangesWistow
Crime rate
Bugle Ranges
18.5 / 1k
Wistow
15.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bugle Ranges
1
Wistow
0
Population
Bugle Ranges
289
Wistow
285
Metric leadBugle Ranges 5Wistow 41 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 | Bugle Ranges | Wistow |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 28.1/100 | 38.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 33.0/100 | 52.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 18.5 / 1k | 15.6 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 37.3/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Public transport stops | — | 2 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 3.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 7 | 17 |
| Green cover | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Population | 289 | 285 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Bugle Ranges reads as a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks; Wistow is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace. Bugle Ranges sits among greener hillside streets, while Wistow keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Bugle Ranges tends to lead on nearby cafés and amenities, tree cover and green space, and a calmer planning outlook, while Wistow stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and walkability.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Wistow, while Bugle Ranges 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.