Overall score
Ashton
54.9/100
Basket Range
44.6/100
Ashton vs Basket Range, SA Suburb Comparison
Ashton for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AshtonBasket Range
Crime rate
Ashton
10.0 / 1k
Basket Range
23.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Ashton
8
Basket Range
7
Population
Ashton
481
Basket Range
364
Metric leadAshton 5Basket Range 23 tiedacross 10 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.
| Category | Ashton | Basket Range |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 54.9/100 | 44.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 65.2/100 | 27.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 10.0 / 1k | 23.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 37.3/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Walkability | 2.0/100 | 2.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 8 | 7 |
| Planning activity | 12 | 9 |
| Green cover | 14.5% | 36.5% |
| Population | 481 | 364 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Ashton is a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace, while Basket Range is a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace. Ashton sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Basket Range is within day-trip reach of the capital.
Ashton tends to lead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and nearby cafés and amenities, while Basket Range stands out for tree cover and green space, plus a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Ashton, while Basket Range 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.