Overall score
Willunga
58.9/100
Willunga South
45.3/100
Willunga vs Willunga South, SA Suburb Comparison
Willunga for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
WillungaWillunga South
Crime rate
Willunga
15.5 / 1k
Willunga South
9.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Willunga
60
Willunga South
2
Population
Willunga
2,445
Willunga South
470
Metric leadWillunga 6Willunga South 22 tiedacross 10 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 | Willunga | Willunga South |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 58.9/100 | 45.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 65.3/100 | 45.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 15.5 / 1k | 9.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 56.4/100 | 56.4/100 |
| Public transport stops | 14 | — |
| Walkability | 52.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 60 | 2 |
| Planning activity | 55 | 8 |
| Green cover | 7.6% | 1.5% |
| Population | 2,445 | 470 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Willunga is a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace, and Willunga South is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace. Willunga sits among greener hillside streets, while Willunga South keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Willunga tends to lead on housing affordability, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities, while Willunga South stands out for a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook.
Investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools may find Willunga the better fit, while retirees and families are more likely to prefer Willunga South.
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.