Tennyson vs West Lakes Shore, SA suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Tennyson | West Lakes Shore |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 47.5/100 | 58.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 24.5/100 | 54.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 29.0 / 1k | 42.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 12 | 19 |
| Walkability | 18.0/100 | 76.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 88 | 104 |
| Planning activity | 8 | 29 |
| Population | 1,137 | 3,236 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 8/10 |
Quick verdicts
- 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
Comparison summary
Tennyson (SA) and West Lakes Shore offer different strengths across official suburb data. West Lakes Shore leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours West Lakes Shore; Housing (desirability) favours West Lakes Shore; Crime rate favours Tennyson (SA). Quick verdicts: Retirees → Tennyson (SA), Families → Tennyson (SA), Beach lifestyle → West Lakes Shore, Investment → West Lakes Shore.