Overall score
Findon
45.2/100
West Hindmarsh
40.4/100
Findon for value; West Hindmarsh for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Findon
45.2/100
West Hindmarsh
40.4/100
Crime rate
Findon
74.0 / 1k
West Hindmarsh
56.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Findon
184
West Hindmarsh
53
Population
Findon
6,997
West Hindmarsh
1,560
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Findon | West Hindmarsh |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 45.2/100 | 40.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 56.5/100 | 54.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 74.0 / 1k | 56.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 56.4/100 | 56.4/100 |
| Public transport stops | 27 | 5 |
| Walkability | 84.0/100 | 13.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 184 | 53 |
| Planning activity | 75 | 20 |
| Green cover | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Population | 6,997 | 1,560 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 6/10 |
Findon reads as an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap; West Hindmarsh is an energetic metro smaller community where cafés and local life overlap.
Findon pulls ahead on housing affordability, public transport access, and walkability, whereas West Hindmarsh is the better pick for a quieter safety profile, tree cover and green space, and a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, families and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Findon, while West Hindmarsh 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.