Ashbourne vs Finniss, SA suburb comparison

Ashbourne for retirees and families.

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

Head to head

Visual comparison

AshbourneFinniss

Overall score

Ashbourne

33.6/100

Finniss

30.2/100

Crime rate

Ashbourne

18.2 / 1k

Finniss

28.8 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Ashbourne

2

Finniss

2

Population

Ashbourne

308

Finniss

293

Metric leadAshbourne 5Finniss 12 tiedacross 8 compared metrics

Livability profile

Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs

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.

CategoryAshbourneFinniss
Overall score33.6/10030.2/100
Housing (desirability)24.2/10018.3/100
Crime rate18.2 / 1k28.8 / 1k
Schools & preschools1
Parks & reserves1
Walkability2.0/1000.0/100
Nearby amenities22
Planning activity75
Population308293
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)6/106/10

Comparison summary

Ashbourne is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, while Finniss is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace. Ashbourne sits within day-trip reach of the capital, whereas Finniss is more regionally self-contained.

On the data, Ashbourne is stronger for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile; Finniss answers with a country-town feel and strong connectivity to employment hubs.

On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Ashbourne, while Finniss remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.

Related comparisons