Overall score
Allendale East
27.5/100
Moorak
39.7/100
Allendale East vs Moorak, SA suburb comparison
Moorak for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Allendale EastMoorak
Crime rate
Allendale East
41.3 / 1k
Moorak
17.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Allendale East
5
Moorak
0
Population
Allendale East
484
Moorak
1,412
Metric leadAllendale East 1Moorak 53 tiedacross 9 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 | Allendale East | Moorak |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 27.5/100 | 39.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 39.7/100 | 91.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 41.3 / 1k | 17.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 2 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 5 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 8 | 8 |
| Population | 484 | 1,412 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 5/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Allendale East is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe, and Moorak is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds.
Allendale East pulls ahead on nearby cafés and amenities and a calmer planning outlook, whereas Moorak is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile. On housing, Allendale East sits in a affordable band, compared with a well priced feel in Moorak.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Moorak, while Allendale East remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.