Overall score
Ashbourne
33.6/100
Mount Compass
43.1/100
Ashbourne vs Mount Compass, SA suburb comparison
Mount Compass for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AshbourneMount Compass
Crime rate
Ashbourne
18.2 / 1k
Mount Compass
16.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Ashbourne
2
Mount Compass
4
Population
Ashbourne
308
Mount Compass
1,580
Metric leadAshbourne 2Mount Compass 7across 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesMount Compass
- Best for familiesMount Compass
- Best for investmentMount Compass
- Best for best valueMount Compass
- Best for best schoolsMount Compass
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 | Ashbourne | Mount Compass |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 33.6/100 | 43.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 24.2/100 | 83.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 18.2 / 1k | 16.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | — |
| Public transport stops | — | 2 |
| Walkability | 2.0/100 | 5.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 2 | 4 |
| Planning activity | 7 | 30 |
| Population | 308 | 1,580 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 4/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Ashbourne is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, and Mount Compass is a hills smaller community where tree cover and calm define the mood. Mount Compass sits among greener hillside streets, while Ashbourne keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Ashbourne tends to lead on a calmer planning outlook and stronger socioeconomic advantage, while Mount Compass stands out for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Mount Compass, while Ashbourne remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.