Overall score
McCracken
41.5/100
Victor Harbor
52.5/100
McCracken vs Victor Harbor, SA suburb comparison
McCracken for retirees and families; Victor Harbor for beach lifestyle and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
McCrackenVictor Harbor
Crime rate
McCracken
26.1 / 1k
Victor Harbor
41.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
McCracken
47
Victor Harbor
234
Population
McCracken
2,076
Victor Harbor
4,520
Metric leadMcCracken 3Victor Harbor 51 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 retireesMcCracken
- Best for familiesMcCracken
- Best for beach lifestyleVictor Harbor
- Best for best valueVictor Harbor
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 | McCracken | Victor Harbor |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 41.5/100 | 52.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 36.3/100 | 35.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 26.1 / 1k | 41.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 7 | 15 |
| Walkability | 35.5/100 | 90.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 47 | 234 |
| Planning activity | 25 | 95 |
| Population | 2,076 | 4,520 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
McCracken is a coastal smaller community with an easy, sea-led rhythm, while Victor Harbor is a beachside mid-sized suburb where the coast sets the tone. Victor Harbor sits among greener hillside streets, while McCracken keeps a flatter suburban layout.
McCracken tends to lead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, while Victor Harbor stands out for public transport access and walkability.
On balance, people chasing a beach lifestyle and investors are more likely to prefer Victor Harbor, while McCracken remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.