Auburn vs Saddleworth, SA suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Auburn | Saddleworth |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 34.8/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 32.9/100 | 48.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 16.5 / 1k | 24.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 1 | 4 |
| Walkability | 43.5/100 | 6.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 25 | 10 |
| Planning activity | 8 | 2 |
| Population | 668 | 483 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 1/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesAuburn
- Best for familiesAuburn
- Best for investmentSaddleworth
- Best for best valueSaddleworth
Comparison summary
Auburn (SA) and Saddleworth offer different strengths across official suburb data. Auburn (SA) leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Auburn (SA); Housing (desirability) favours Saddleworth; Crime rate favours Auburn (SA). Quick verdicts: Retirees → Auburn (SA), Families → Auburn (SA), Investment → Saddleworth, Best value → Saddleworth.