Overall score
Balhannah
52.0/100
Carey Gully
37.5/100
Balhannah vs Carey Gully, SA suburb comparison
Balhannah for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BalhannahCarey Gully
Crime rate
Balhannah
19.4 / 1k
Carey Gully
9.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Balhannah
63
Carey Gully
15
Population
Balhannah
1,756
Carey Gully
428
Metric leadBalhannah 5Carey Gully 4across 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.
| Category | Balhannah | Carey Gully |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 52.0/100 | 37.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 59.7/100 | 45.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 19.4 / 1k | 9.0 / 1k |
| Public transport stops | 10 | 15 |
| Walkability | 67.0/100 | 22.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 63 | 15 |
| Planning activity | 17 | 5 |
| Population | 1,756 | 428 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Balhannah reads as a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks; Carey Gully is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks.
Balhannah pulls ahead on housing affordability and walkability, whereas Carey Gully is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and public transport access.
On balance, investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Balhannah, while Carey Gully remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.