Overall score
Netherby
42.9/100
Westbourne Park
45.0/100
Netherby vs Westbourne Park, SA suburb comparison
Netherby for value and schools; Westbourne Park for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
NetherbyWestbourne Park
Crime rate
Netherby
20.1 / 1k
Westbourne Park
17.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Netherby
29
Westbourne Park
60
Population
Netherby
1,510
Westbourne Park
2,564
Metric leadNetherby 4Westbourne Park 51 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 best valueNetherby
- Best for best schoolsNetherby
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 | Netherby | Westbourne Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 42.9/100 | 45.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 35.7/100 | 24.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 20.1 / 1k | 17.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 14 | 11 |
| Walkability | 21.0/100 | 18.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 29 | 60 |
| Planning activity | 28 | 24 |
| Population | 1,510 | 2,564 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Netherby is a settled metro smaller community that balances access with everyday calm, and Westbourne Park is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Netherby tends to lead on housing affordability and schools and education options, while Westbourne Park stands out for a quieter safety profile and nearby cafés and amenities.
Choose Netherby if you are weighing value-focused buyers and households prioritising schools; lean toward Westbourne Park for retirees.