Overall score
Dawesley
36.2/100
Wistow
38.6/100
Dawesley vs Wistow, SA suburb comparison
Dawesley for value; Wistow for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
DawesleyWistow
Crime rate
Dawesley
11.3 / 1k
Wistow
15.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Dawesley
0
Wistow
0
Population
Dawesley
316
Wistow
285
Metric leadDawesley 5Wistow 13 tiedacross 9 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.
Comparison summary
Dawesley reads as a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace; Wistow is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
On the data, Dawesley is stronger for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile; Wistow answers with a country-town feel and historic streetscapes.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Dawesley, while Wistow remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.