Saddleworth vs Watervale, SA suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Saddleworth | Watervale |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 30.0/100 | 30.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 48.7/100 | 27.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 24.8 / 1k | 5.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 4 | 2 |
| Walkability | 6.0/100 | 5.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 10 | 8 |
| Planning activity | 2 | 4 |
| Population | 483 | 338 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 6/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesWatervale
- Best for familiesWatervale
- Best for investmentSaddleworth
- Best for best valueSaddleworth
- Best for best schoolsWatervale
Comparison summary
Saddleworth and Watervale offer different strengths across official suburb data. Saddleworth leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Watervale; Housing (desirability) favours Saddleworth; Crime rate favours Watervale. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Watervale, Families → Watervale, Investment → Saddleworth, Best value → Saddleworth.