Overall score
Melrose Park
46.8/100
Westbourne Park
43.6/100
Melrose Park vs Westbourne Park, SA suburb comparison
Melrose Park for value and schools; Westbourne Park for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Melrose ParkWestbourne Park
Crime rate
Melrose Park
78.3 / 1k
Westbourne Park
15.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Melrose Park
148
Westbourne Park
60
Population
Melrose Park
2,319
Westbourne Park
2,564
Metric leadMelrose Park 5Westbourne Park 41 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesWestbourne Park
- Best for familiesWestbourne Park
- Best for investmentWestbourne Park
- Best for best valueMelrose Park
- Best for best schoolsMelrose Park
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 | Melrose Park | Westbourne Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 46.8/100 | 43.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 34.0/100 | 24.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 78.3 / 1k | 15.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 15 | 11 |
| Walkability | 53.5/100 | 18.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 148 | 60 |
| Planning activity | 43 | 25 |
| Population | 2,319 | 2,564 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Melrose Park is a well-serviced metro smaller community with plenty happening nearby, and Westbourne Park is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Melrose Park tends to lead on housing affordability and public transport access, while Westbourne Park stands out for a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook.
Melrose Park suits value-focused buyers and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Westbourne Park is the stronger match for retirees and families.