Overall score
Macclesfield
38.8/100
Wistow
29.7/100
Macclesfield vs Wistow, SA suburb comparison
Macclesfield for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
MacclesfieldWistow
Crime rate
Macclesfield
15.2 / 1k
Wistow
31.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Macclesfield
9
Wistow
0
Population
Macclesfield
1,413
Wistow
285
Metric leadMacclesfield 6Wistow 21 tiedacross 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 retireesMacclesfield
- Best for familiesMacclesfield
- Best for investmentMacclesfield
- Best for best valueMacclesfield
- Best for best schoolsMacclesfield
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 | Macclesfield | Wistow |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 38.8/100 | 29.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 73.3/100 | 57.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 15.2 / 1k | 31.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Public transport stops | 1 | 2 |
| Walkability | 5.5/100 | 3.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 9 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 28 | 13 |
| Population | 1,413 | 285 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Macclesfield is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds, and Wistow is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
On the data, Macclesfield is stronger for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile; Wistow answers with public transport access and a calmer planning outlook. On housing, Macclesfield sits in a expensive band, compared with a well priced feel in Wistow.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Macclesfield, while Wistow remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.