Grange vs West Lakes, SA suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Grange | West Lakes |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 63.0/100 | 63.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 43.6/100 | 47.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 36.5 / 1k | 97.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 37 | 44 |
| Walkability | 71.0/100 | 85.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 508 | 439 |
| Planning activity | 54 | 129 |
| Population | 6,143 | 6,768 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 8/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesGrange
- Best for familiesGrange
- Best for beach lifestyleWest Lakes
- Best for best schoolsGrange
Comparison summary
Grange (SA) and West Lakes offer different strengths across official suburb data. Grange (SA) leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours West Lakes; Housing (desirability) favours West Lakes; Crime rate favours Grange (SA). Quick verdicts: Retirees → Grange (SA), Families → Grange (SA), Beach lifestyle → West Lakes, Best schools → Grange (SA).