Overall score
McCracken
46.1/100
Victor Harbor
49.7/100
McCracken vs Victor Harbor, SA Suburb Comparison
McCracken for families and schools; Victor Harbor for retirees and beach lifestyle.
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
49
Victor Harbor
241
Population
McCracken
2,076
Victor Harbor
4,520
Metric leadMcCracken 3Victor Harbor 62 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 retireesVictor Harbor
- Best for familiesMcCracken
- Best for beach lifestyleVictor Harbor
- Best for best schoolsMcCracken
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 | 46.1/100 | 49.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 55.2/100 | 54.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 26.1 / 1k | 41.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 5 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Public transport stops | 7 | 15 |
| Walkability | 35.5/100 | 90.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 49 | 241 |
| Planning activity | 31 | 116 |
| Green cover | 11.4% | 12.4% |
| 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, a quieter safety profile, and a calmer planning outlook, while Victor Harbor stands out for public transport access, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities.
McCracken suits retirees and families more clearly, whereas Victor Harbor is the stronger match for people chasing a beach lifestyle and value-focused buyers.
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.