Overall score
Ridgehaven
48.7/100
Wynn Vale
54.8/100
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
124
Wynn Vale
133
Population
Ridgehaven
4,304
Wynn Vale
7,865
Metric leadRidgehaven 3Wynn Vale 81 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 | Ridgehaven | Wynn Vale |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 48.7/100 | 54.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 77.6/100 | 67.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 30.6 / 1k | 19.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 5 |
| Weather (desirability) | 37.3/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Public transport stops | 27 | 40 |
| Walkability | 59.0/100 | 55.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 124 | 133 |
| Planning activity | 61 | 70 |
| Green cover | 5.6% | 10.2% |
| 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 and a calmer planning outlook; Wynn Vale answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Wynn Vale, while Ridgehaven 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.