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West Lakes vs West Lakes Shore

Two neighbouring Adelaide suburbs, 1.0 km apart, on the same open data. West Lakes scores higher on 3 of 10 measures.

West LakesWest Lakes Shore
Active8374
Safety959
Wealth4167
Value1428
Parks9699
Cafés7683
Transit5229
Green space6276
Active & healthy6664
Schools nearby (OSM)1256
Median rent$370/wk $390/wk
Median house price (Apr–Jun 2026)$1,410,000$1,300,000
House sales this quarter2412
Population6,7683,236
Full profile West Lakes in full West Lakes Shore in full

Scores are percentiles across all 274 Adelaide suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.

Is West Lakes safer than West Lakes Shore?

West Lakes Shore scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.

Which is cheaper, West Lakes or West Lakes Shore?

West Lakes Shore has the lower median house price of the two ($1,300,000 vs $1,410,000).

Should I live in West Lakes or West Lakes Shore?

West Lakes scores higher on 3 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for West Lakes or West Lakes Shore.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Adelaide suburbs →