Overall score
Balhannah
52.0/100
Mount George
35.6/100
Balhannah vs Mount George, SA suburb comparison
Balhannah for investment and value; Mount George for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BalhannahMount George
Crime rate
Balhannah
19.4 / 1k
Mount George
13.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Balhannah
63
Mount George
4
Population
Balhannah
1,756
Mount George
276
Metric leadBalhannah 6Mount George 3across 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesMount George
- Best for investmentBalhannah
- Best for best valueBalhannah
- Best for best schoolsMount George
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 | Mount George |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 52.0/100 | 35.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 59.7/100 | 49.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 19.4 / 1k | 13.6 / 1k |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 10 | 4 |
| Walkability | 67.0/100 | 6.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 63 | 4 |
| Planning activity | 17 | 3 |
| Population | 1,756 | 276 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Balhannah is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks, while Mount George is a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace. Balhannah sits within day-trip reach of the capital, whereas Mount George is in a middle-ring position.
On the data, Balhannah is stronger for housing affordability and public transport access; Mount George answers with a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook.
Choose Balhannah if you are weighing investors and value-focused buyers; lean toward Mount George for families and households prioritising schools.