Hendon vs West Lakes Shore, SA suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Hendon | West Lakes Shore |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 49.8/100 | 58.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 72.1/100 | 54.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 87.3 / 1k | 42.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 9 | 19 |
| Walkability | 71.5/100 | 76.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 103 | 104 |
| Planning activity | 12 | 29 |
| Population | 1,271 | 3,236 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 8/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesWest Lakes Shore
- Best for familiesWest Lakes Shore
- Best for beach lifestyleWest Lakes Shore
- Best for investmentHendon
- Best for best valueHendon
- Best for best schoolsWest Lakes Shore
Comparison summary
Hendon (SA) and West Lakes Shore offer different strengths across official suburb data. West Lakes Shore leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours West Lakes Shore; Housing (desirability) favours Hendon (SA); Crime rate favours West Lakes Shore. Quick verdicts: Retirees → West Lakes Shore, Families → West Lakes Shore, Beach lifestyle → West Lakes Shore, Investment → Hendon (SA).