Macclesfield vs Wistow, SA suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Macclesfield | Wistow |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 38.8/100 | 29.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 73.3/100 | 57.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 17.0 / 1k | 35.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Public transport stops | 1 | 2 |
| Walkability | 5.5/100 | 3.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 9 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 24 | 10 |
| Population | 1,413 | 285 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 7/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesMacclesfield
- Best for familiesMacclesfield
- Best for investmentMacclesfield
- Best for best valueMacclesfield
- Best for best schoolsMacclesfield
Comparison summary
Macclesfield (SA) and Wistow offer different strengths across official suburb data. Macclesfield (SA) leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Macclesfield (SA); Housing (desirability) favours Macclesfield (SA); Crime rate favours Macclesfield (SA). Quick verdicts: Retirees → Macclesfield (SA), Families → Macclesfield (SA), Investment → Macclesfield (SA), Best value → Macclesfield (SA).