Ashford vs Netley, SA suburb comparison

Ashford for retirees and families; Netley for investment and value.

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

Head to head

Visual comparison

AshfordNetley

Overall score

Ashford

43.3/100

Netley

44.0/100

Crime rate

Ashford

36.0 / 1k

Netley

26.9 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Ashford

23

Netley

68

Population

Ashford

1,157

Netley

1,910

Metric leadAshford 2Netley 7across 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.

CategoryAshfordNetley
Overall score43.3/10044.0/100
Housing (desirability)20.5/10049.9/100
Crime rate36.0 / 1k26.9 / 1k
Schools & preschools1
Public transport stops811
Walkability12.0/10018.5/100
Nearby amenities2368
Planning activity623
Population1,1571,910
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)8/105/10

Comparison summary

Put side by side, Ashford is a settled metro smaller community that balances access with everyday calm, and Netley is a lively metro smaller community with dining and everyday convenience close by.

Ashford tends to lead on a calmer planning outlook and stronger socioeconomic advantage, while Netley stands out for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.

Choose Ashford if you are weighing retirees and families; lean toward Netley for investors and value-focused buyers.

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