Overall score
Balaklava
28.3/100
Blyth
35.0/100
Balaklava vs Blyth, SA suburb comparison
Balaklava for schools; Blyth for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BalaklavaBlyth
Crime rate
Balaklava
43.4 / 1k
Blyth
7.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Balaklava
13
Blyth
0
Population
Balaklava
2,083
Blyth
518
Metric leadBalaklava 4Blyth 5across 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.
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 and walkability; Blyth answers with housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Balaklava suits investors and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Blyth is the stronger match for retirees and families.