Overall score
Minlaton
35.6/100
Warooka
34.3/100
Minlaton vs Warooka, SA Suburb Comparison
Minlaton for retirees and investment; Warooka for families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
MinlatonWarooka
Crime rate
Minlaton
14.2 / 1k
Warooka
7.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Minlaton
4
Warooka
7
Population
Minlaton
1,018
Warooka
360
Metric leadMinlaton 5Warooka 43 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 | Minlaton | Warooka |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 35.6/100 | 34.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 61.7/100 | 51.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 14.2 / 1k | 7.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 56.4/100 | 64.0/100 |
| Public transport stops | 2 | 2 |
| Walkability | 3.0/100 | 3.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 4 | 7 |
| Planning activity | 9 | 3 |
| Green cover | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Population | 1,018 | 360 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Minlaton is a beachside smaller community where the coast sets the tone, and Warooka is a beachside smaller community where the coast sets the tone. Minlaton sits further into the wider countryside, whereas Warooka is more remote from the capital.
On the data, Minlaton is stronger for housing affordability, tree cover and green space, and overall desirability; Warooka answers with a quieter safety profile, nearby cafés and amenities, and a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, people chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Minlaton, while Warooka 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.