Overall score
Medindie
37.1/100
Walkerville
48.3/100
Medindie vs Walkerville, SA suburb comparison
Medindie for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
MedindieWalkerville
Crime rate
Medindie
59.5 / 1k
Walkerville
79.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Medindie
31
Walkerville
148
Population
Medindie
1,175
Walkerville
2,867
Metric leadMedindie 3Walkerville 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)
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 | Medindie | Walkerville |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 37.1/100 | 48.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 21.9/100 | 11.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 59.5 / 1k | 79.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 5 | 15 |
| Walkability | 7.5/100 | 69.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 31 | 148 |
| Planning activity | 16 | 28 |
| Population | 1,175 | 2,867 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Medindie is a well-connected metro smaller community with a familiar suburban feel, while Walkerville is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Medindie pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Walkerville is the better pick for public transport access and walkability.
On balance, families and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Medindie, while Walkerville remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.