Overall score
Findon
45.2/100
Welland
46.0/100
Findon vs Welland, SA Suburb Comparison
Findon for families; Welland for retirees and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
FindonWelland
Crime rate
Findon
74.0 / 1k
Welland
242.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Findon
184
Welland
104
Population
Findon
6,997
Welland
881
Metric leadFindon 6Welland 41 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 | Findon | Welland |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 45.2/100 | 46.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 56.5/100 | 59.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 74.0 / 1k | 242.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 56.4/100 | 56.4/100 |
| Public transport stops | 27 | 4 |
| Walkability | 84.0/100 | 66.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 184 | 104 |
| Planning activity | 75 | 22 |
| Green cover | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Population | 6,997 | 881 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 5/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Findon is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Welland is a well-serviced metro smaller community with plenty happening nearby.
Findon tends to lead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and public transport access, while Welland stands out for a calmer planning outlook and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Findon suits retirees, families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Welland is the stronger match for investors.
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.