Overall score
Sheffield
47.9/100
Wilmot
37.5/100
Sheffield for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Sheffield
47.9/100
Wilmot
37.5/100
Crime rate
Sheffield
54.0 / 1k
Wilmot
54.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Sheffield
71
Wilmot
9
Population
Sheffield
1,602
Wilmot
287
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Sheffield | Wilmot |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 47.9/100 | 37.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 66.3/100 | 54.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 54.0 / 1k | 54.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | — |
| Public transport stops | 1 | — |
| Walkability | 57.5/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 71 | 9 |
| Green cover | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Population | 1,602 | 287 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 1/10 |
Put side by side, Sheffield is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience, and Wilmot is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
On the data, Sheffield is stronger for housing affordability, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities; Wilmot answers with a country-town feel and relatively affordable housing.
On balance, retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Sheffield, while Wilmot 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.