Malvern vs Wayville, SA suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Malvern | Wayville |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 42.1/100 | 44.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 20.9/100 | 17.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 54.6 / 1k | 149.3 / 1k |
| Public transport stops | 16 | 16 |
| Walkability | 42.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 119 | 197 |
| Planning activity | 32 | 18 |
| Population | 2,713 | 1,922 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
Comparison summary
Malvern (SA) and Wayville offer different strengths across official suburb data. Wayville leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Wayville; Housing (desirability) favours Malvern (SA); Crime rate favours Malvern (SA). Quick verdicts: Retirees → Malvern (SA), Families → Wayville, Best schools → Wayville.