Overall score
Whites Valley
31.5/100
Willunga South
45.3/100
Whites Valley vs Willunga South, SA Suburb Comparison
Willunga South for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Whites ValleyWillunga South
Crime rate
Whites Valley
35.4 / 1k
Willunga South
9.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Whites Valley
1
Willunga South
2
Population
Whites Valley
313
Willunga South
470
Metric leadWhites Valley 1Willunga South 81 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesWillunga South
- Best for familiesWillunga South
- Best for best valueWillunga South
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 | Whites Valley | Willunga South |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 31.5/100 | 45.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 41.6/100 | 45.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 35.4 / 1k | 9.8 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 56.4/100 | 56.4/100 |
| Public transport stops | 5 | — |
| Walkability | 7.5/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 2 |
| Planning activity | 17 | 8 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Population | 313 | 470 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Whites Valley is a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm, and Willunga South is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace. Whites Valley sits further out with more breathing room, whereas Willunga South is within day-trip reach of the capital.
Whites Valley pulls ahead on walkability, whereas Willunga South is the better pick for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and nearby cafés and amenities.
On balance, retirees, families, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Willunga South, while Whites Valley 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.