Overall score
Tennyson
46.9/100
West Lakes Shore
58.7/100
Tennyson vs West Lakes Shore, SA suburb comparison
Tennyson for retirees and families; West Lakes Shore for beach lifestyle and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
TennysonWest Lakes Shore
Crime rate
Tennyson
28.9 / 1k
West Lakes Shore
41.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Tennyson
88
West Lakes Shore
104
Population
Tennyson
1,137
West Lakes Shore
3,236
Metric leadTennyson 3West Lakes Shore 6across 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesTennyson
- Best for familiesTennyson
- Best for beach lifestyleWest Lakes Shore
- Best for investmentWest Lakes Shore
- Best for best valueWest Lakes Shore
- Best for best schoolsWest Lakes Shore
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 | Tennyson | West Lakes Shore |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 46.9/100 | 58.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 24.5/100 | 54.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 28.9 / 1k | 41.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 12 | 19 |
| Walkability | 18.0/100 | 76.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 88 | 104 |
| Planning activity | 10 | 37 |
| Population | 1,137 | 3,236 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Tennyson is a coastal smaller community with an easy, sea-led rhythm, and West Lakes Shore is a coastal mid-sized suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm.
On the data, Tennyson is stronger for a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook; West Lakes Shore answers with housing affordability and public transport access.
Retirees and families may find Tennyson the better fit, while people chasing a beach lifestyle and investors are more likely to prefer West Lakes Shore.