Overall score
Saddleworth
43.8/100
Watervale
52.2/100
Saddleworth vs Watervale, SA Suburb Comparison
Saddleworth for families and investment; Watervale for retirees and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
SaddleworthWatervale
Crime rate
Saddleworth
12.0 / 1k
Watervale
5.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Saddleworth
14
Watervale
11
Population
Saddleworth
483
Watervale
338
Metric leadSaddleworth 7Watervale 41 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesWatervale
- Best for familiesSaddleworth
- Best for investmentSaddleworth
- Best for best valueSaddleworth
- Best for best schoolsWatervale
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 | Saddleworth | Watervale |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 43.8/100 | 52.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 67.3/100 | 42.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 12.0 / 1k | 5.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 28.8/100 | 28.8/100 |
| Public transport stops | 4 | 2 |
| Walkability | 6.0/100 | 5.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 14 | 11 |
| Planning activity | 2 | 10 |
| Green cover | 0.7% | 4.2% |
| Population | 483 | 338 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Saddleworth is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds, while Watervale is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds.
On the data, Saddleworth is stronger for housing affordability, schools and education options, and public transport access; Watervale answers with a quieter safety profile, tree cover and green space, and stronger socioeconomic advantage. Saddleworth generally means more approachable housing costs, while Watervale leans toward housing toward the upper end of the market.
Choose Saddleworth if you are weighing investors and value-focused buyers; lean toward Watervale for retirees and households prioritising schools.
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.