Overall score
Findon
57.2/100
West Hindmarsh
42.5/100
Findon vs West Hindmarsh, SA suburb comparison
Findon for value; West Hindmarsh for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
FindonWest Hindmarsh
Crime rate
Findon
89.5 / 1k
West Hindmarsh
49.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Findon
183
West Hindmarsh
50
Population
Findon
6,997
West Hindmarsh
1,560
Metric leadFindon 6West Hindmarsh 3across 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesWest Hindmarsh
- Best for familiesWest Hindmarsh
- Best for best valueFindon
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 | West Hindmarsh |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 57.2/100 | 42.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 39.6/100 | 26.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 89.5 / 1k | 49.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | — |
| Public transport stops | 27 | 5 |
| Walkability | 84.0/100 | 13.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 183 | 50 |
| Planning activity | 59 | 19 |
| Population | 6,997 | 1,560 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
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 and public transport access, whereas West Hindmarsh is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook.
Findon suits investors and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas West Hindmarsh is the stronger match for retirees and families.