Overall score
Dawesley
35.6/100
Wistow
38.8/100
Dawesley vs Wistow, SA Suburb Comparison
Dawesley for investment and 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 15 tiedacross 11 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 | Dawesley | Wistow |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 35.6/100 | 38.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 60.2/100 | 52.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 11.3 / 1k | 15.6 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 37.3/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Public transport stops | 2 | 2 |
| Walkability | 3.0/100 | 3.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 5 | 17 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Population | 316 | 285 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 7/10 |
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, a quieter safety profile, and a calmer planning outlook; Wistow answers with overall desirability.
Value-focused buyers may find Dawesley the better fit, while retirees, families, and investors are more likely to prefer Wistow.
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.