Overall score
Auburn
48.8/100
Clare
57.0/100
Auburn vs Clare, SA Suburb Comparison
Auburn for investment; Clare for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AuburnClare
Crime rate
Auburn
26.0 / 1k
Clare
30.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Auburn
31
Clare
198
Population
Auburn
668
Clare
3,238
Metric leadAuburn 3Clare 81 tiedacross 12 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 | Auburn | Clare |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 48.8/100 | 57.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 59.4/100 | 66.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 26.0 / 1k | 30.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 28.8/100 | 28.8/100 |
| Public transport stops | 1 | 3 |
| Walkability | 43.5/100 | 68.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 31 | 198 |
| Planning activity | 13 | 37 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 10.3% |
| Population | 668 | 3,238 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 4/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Auburn is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience, and Clare is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience.
On the data, Auburn is stronger for a quieter safety profile, a calmer planning outlook, and stronger socioeconomic advantage; Clare answers with housing affordability, schools and education options, and public transport access.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Clare, while Auburn 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.