Overall score
Keswick
45.0/100
West Richmond
36.1/100
Keswick vs West Richmond, SA Suburb Comparison
Keswick for families and investment; West Richmond for retirees and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
KeswickWest Richmond
Crime rate
Keswick
128.0 / 1k
West Richmond
74.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Keswick
123
West Richmond
32
Population
Keswick
754
West Richmond
1,087
Metric leadKeswick 6West Richmond 32 tiedacross 11 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 Richmond
- Best for familiesKeswick
- Best for investmentKeswick
- Best for best valueWest Richmond
- Best for best schoolsKeswick
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 | Keswick | West Richmond |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 45.0/100 | 36.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 53.9/100 | 57.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 128.0 / 1k | 74.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 56.4/100 | 56.4/100 |
| Public transport stops | 9 | 2 |
| Walkability | 17.5/100 | 7.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 123 | 32 |
| Planning activity | 13 | 13 |
| Green cover | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| Population | 754 | 1,087 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Keswick reads as a well-serviced metro smaller community with plenty happening nearby; West Richmond is a sought-after metro smaller community where housing reflects strong local demand.
Keswick pulls ahead on public transport access, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities, whereas West Richmond is the better pick for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and overall desirability.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer West Richmond, while Keswick 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.