Overall score
Balaklava
38.1/100
Blyth
37.2/100
Balaklava vs Blyth, SA Suburb Comparison
Blyth for value and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BalaklavaBlyth
Crime rate
Balaklava
21.9 / 1k
Blyth
12.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Balaklava
14
Blyth
1
Population
Balaklava
2,083
Blyth
518
Metric leadBalaklava 6Blyth 32 tiedacross 11 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 | Balaklava | Blyth |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 38.1/100 | 37.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 60.4/100 | 58.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 21.9 / 1k | 12.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 15.5/100 | 15.5/100 |
| Public transport stops | 2 | — |
| Walkability | 3.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 14 | 1 |
| Planning activity | 23 | 5 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Population | 2,083 | 518 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Balaklava reads as a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace; Blyth is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds. Balaklava sits more regionally self-contained, whereas Blyth is further into the wider countryside.
On the data, Balaklava is stronger for schools and education options, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities; Blyth answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and a calmer planning outlook.
Balaklava suits retirees, families, and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Blyth is the stronger match for investors and value-focused buyers.
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.