Overall score
Willunga
60.4/100
Willunga South
36.1/100
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
14.0 / 1k
Willunga South
27.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Willunga
58
Willunga South
1
Population
Willunga
2,445
Willunga South
470
Metric leadWillunga 6Willunga South 11 tiedacross 8 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 | 60.4/100 | 36.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 65.9/100 | 38.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 14.0 / 1k | 27.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | — |
| Public transport stops | 14 | — |
| Walkability | 52.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 58 | 1 |
| Planning activity | 49 | 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 and a quieter safety profile, while Willunga South stands out for a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Willunga, while Willunga South remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.