Overall score
McLaren Vale
49.0/100
Willunga
58.9/100
McLaren Vale vs Willunga, SA Suburb Comparison
Willunga for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
McLaren ValeWillunga
Crime rate
McLaren Vale
28.5 / 1k
Willunga
15.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
McLaren Vale
169
Willunga
60
Population
McLaren Vale
4,061
Willunga
2,445
Metric leadMcLaren Vale 4Willunga 71 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | McLaren Vale | Willunga |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 49.0/100 | 58.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 58.4/100 | 65.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 28.5 / 1k | 15.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 56.4/100 | 56.4/100 |
| Public transport stops | 26 | 14 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 52.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 169 | 60 |
| Planning activity | 81 | 55 |
| Green cover | 2.1% | 7.6% |
| Population | 4,061 | 2,445 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, McLaren Vale is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby, and Willunga is a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace. Willunga sits among greener hillside streets, while McLaren Vale keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, McLaren Vale is stronger for public transport access, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities; Willunga answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Willunga, while McLaren Vale remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.