Arno Bay vs Cleve, SA Suburb Comparison

Arno Bay for families; Cleve for retirees and investment.

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

Head to head

Visual comparison

Arno BayCleve

Overall score

Arno Bay

37.6/100

Cleve

39.7/100

Crime rate

Arno Bay

44.0 / 1k

Cleve

13.4 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Arno Bay

7

Cleve

4

Population

Arno Bay

314

Cleve

953

Metric leadArno Bay 3Cleve 54 tiedacross 12 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.

CategoryArno BayCleve
Overall score37.6/10039.7/100
Housing (desirability)44.2/10068.2/100
Crime rate44.0 / 1k13.4 / 1k
Schools & preschools12
Weather (desirability)47.1/10047.1/100
Public transport stops11
Walkability1.5/1001.5/100
Nearby amenities74
Planning activity815
Green cover4.5%0.0%
Population314953
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)2/102/10

Comparison summary

Arno Bay is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe, while Cleve is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe.

Arno Bay tends to lead on nearby cafés and amenities, tree cover and green space, and a calmer planning outlook, while Cleve stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options.

On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Cleve, while Arno Bay remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.

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.