Overall score
Mitcham
39.6/100
Westbourne Park
43.6/100
Mitcham vs Westbourne Park, SA suburb comparison
Westbourne Park for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
MitchamWestbourne Park
Crime rate
Mitcham
23.0 / 1k
Westbourne Park
15.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Mitcham
93
Westbourne Park
60
Population
Mitcham
1,832
Westbourne Park
2,564
Metric leadMitcham 2Westbourne Park 53 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 valueWestbourne 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 | Mitcham | Westbourne Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 39.6/100 | 43.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 18.6/100 | 24.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 23.0 / 1k | 15.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | — |
| Public transport stops | 11 | 11 |
| Walkability | 24.5/100 | 18.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 93 | 60 |
| Planning activity | 30 | 25 |
| Population | 1,832 | 2,564 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Mitcham is a well-serviced metro smaller community with plenty happening nearby, while Westbourne Park is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
On the data, Mitcham is stronger for walkability and nearby cafés and amenities; Westbourne Park answers with housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Westbourne Park, while Mitcham remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.