Cheltenham vs West Lakes, SA suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Cheltenham | West Lakes |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 41.9/100 | 63.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 56.5/100 | 47.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 39.4 / 1k | 97.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 12 | 44 |
| Walkability | 18.0/100 | 85.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 92 | 439 |
| Planning activity | 25 | 131 |
| Population | 2,236 | 6,768 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 8/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesWest Lakes
- Best for familiesCheltenham
- Best for beach lifestyleWest Lakes
- Best for investmentCheltenham
- Best for best valueWest Lakes
- Best for best schoolsWest Lakes
Comparison summary
Cheltenham (SA) and West Lakes offer different strengths across official suburb data. West Lakes leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours West Lakes; Housing (desirability) favours Cheltenham (SA); Crime rate favours Cheltenham (SA). Quick verdicts: Retirees → West Lakes, Families → Cheltenham (SA), Beach lifestyle → West Lakes, Investment → Cheltenham (SA).