Overall score
Ridgehaven
54.8/100
Wynn Vale
68.3/100
Ridgehaven vs Wynn Vale, SA suburb comparison
Wynn Vale for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
RidgehavenWynn Vale
Crime rate
Ridgehaven
30.6 / 1k
Wynn Vale
19.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Ridgehaven
112
Wynn Vale
129
Population
Ridgehaven
4,304
Wynn Vale
7,865
Metric leadRidgehaven 2Wynn Vale 8across 10 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 | Ridgehaven | Wynn Vale |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 54.8/100 | 68.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 66.3/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 30.6 / 1k | 19.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 27 | 40 |
| Walkability | 57.0/100 | 55.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 112 | 129 |
| Planning activity | 52 | 55 |
| Population | 4,304 | 7,865 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Ridgehaven reads as a hillside mid-sized suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace; Wynn Vale is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap. Ridgehaven sits among greener hillside streets, while Wynn Vale keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, Ridgehaven is stronger for walkability; Wynn Vale answers with housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Wynn Vale, while Ridgehaven remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.