Overall score
Warooka
34.3/100
Yorketown
36.8/100
Warooka vs Yorketown, SA Suburb Comparison
Warooka for families and beach lifestyle; Yorketown for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
WarookaYorketown
Crime rate
Warooka
7.7 / 1k
Yorketown
5.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Warooka
7
Yorketown
2
Population
Warooka
360
Yorketown
997
Metric leadWarooka 4Yorketown 71 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | Warooka | Yorketown |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 34.3/100 | 36.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 51.4/100 | 60.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 7.7 / 1k | 5.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 64.0/100 | 56.4/100 |
| Public transport stops | 2 | 3 |
| Walkability | 3.0/100 | 4.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 7 | 2 |
| Planning activity | 3 | 11 |
| Green cover | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Population | 360 | 997 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Warooka is a beachside smaller community where the coast sets the tone, and Yorketown is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe. Where Warooka is shaped by the coast, Yorketown offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
Warooka tends to lead on nearby cafés and amenities, tree cover and green space, and a calmer planning outlook, while Yorketown stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and public transport access.
Choose Warooka if you are weighing people chasing a beach lifestyle; lean toward Yorketown for investors and value-focused buyers.
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.