Armagh vs Auburn, SA suburb comparison

Armagh for retirees and families; Auburn for schools.

See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

Head to head

Visual comparison

ArmaghAuburn

Overall score

Armagh

35.7/100

Auburn

34.7/100

Crime rate

Armagh

2.8 / 1k

Auburn

15.9 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Armagh

1

Auburn

25

Population

Armagh

351

Auburn

668

Metric leadArmagh 4Auburn 4across 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.

CategoryArmaghAuburn
Overall score35.7/10034.7/100
Housing (desirability)28.2/10032.9/100
Crime rate2.8 / 1k15.9 / 1k
Schools & preschools2
Public transport stops1
Walkability0.0/10043.5/100
Nearby amenities125
Planning activity69
Population351668
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)8/105/10

Comparison summary

Put side by side, Armagh is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, and Auburn is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience. Armagh sits further into the wider countryside, whereas Auburn is more regionally self-contained.

On the data, Armagh is stronger for a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook; Auburn answers with housing affordability and walkability.

Retirees and families may find Armagh the better fit, while investors and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Auburn.

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