Overall score
Clapham
47.2/100
Westbourne Park
47.9/100
Clapham vs Westbourne Park, SA Suburb Comparison
Clapham for investment and value; Westbourne Park for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
ClaphamWestbourne Park
Crime rate
Clapham
16.3 / 1k
Westbourne Park
15.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Clapham
25
Westbourne Park
61
Population
Clapham
1,685
Westbourne Park
2,564
Metric leadClapham 2Westbourne Park 82 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 retireesWestbourne Park
- Best for investmentClapham
- Best for best valueClapham
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 | Clapham | Westbourne Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 47.2/100 | 47.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 62.2/100 | 46.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 16.3 / 1k | 15.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 37.3/100 | 56.4/100 |
| Public transport stops | 6 | 11 |
| Walkability | 9.0/100 | 18.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 25 | 61 |
| Planning activity | 24 | 29 |
| Green cover | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Population | 1,685 | 2,564 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Clapham is a sought-after metro smaller community where housing reflects strong local demand, while Westbourne Park is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Clapham tends to lead on housing affordability and a calmer planning outlook, while Westbourne Park stands out for a quieter safety profile, public transport access, and walkability.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Clapham, while Westbourne Park 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.