Overall score
Evanston
33.4/100
Willaston
35.3/100
Evanston vs Willaston, SA Suburb Comparison
Willaston for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
EvanstonWillaston
Crime rate
Evanston
77.2 / 1k
Willaston
47.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Evanston
211
Willaston
127
Population
Evanston
2,580
Willaston
3,458
Metric leadEvanston 5Willaston 6across 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 | Evanston | Willaston |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 33.4/100 | 35.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 64.8/100 | 68.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 77.2 / 1k | 47.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 37.3/100 | 28.8/100 |
| Public transport stops | 25 | 19 |
| Walkability | 63.0/100 | 30.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 211 | 127 |
| Planning activity | 53 | 56 |
| Green cover | 0.2% | 12.0% |
| Population | 2,580 | 3,458 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Evanston reads as an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap; Willaston is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
On the data, Evanston is stronger for public transport access, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities; Willaston answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and tree cover and green space.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Willaston, while Evanston 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.