Overall score
Banksia Park
46.4/100
Yatala Vale
43.1/100
Banksia Park vs Yatala Vale, SA Suburb Comparison
Banksia Park for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Banksia ParkYatala Vale
Crime rate
Banksia Park
21.7 / 1k
Yatala Vale
7.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Banksia Park
86
Yatala Vale
3
Population
Banksia Park
3,346
Yatala Vale
260
Metric leadBanksia Park 7Yatala Vale 31 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesBanksia Park
- Best for investmentBanksia Park
- Best for best valueBanksia Park
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 | Banksia Park | Yatala Vale |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 46.4/100 | 43.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 65.2/100 | 30.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 21.7 / 1k | 7.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 37.3/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Public transport stops | 16 | 2 |
| Walkability | 24.0/100 | 3.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 86 | 3 |
| Planning activity | 46 | 4 |
| Green cover | 7.0% | 0.0% |
| Population | 3,346 | 260 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Banksia Park is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby, and Yatala Vale is a sought-after metro smaller community where housing reflects strong local demand.
On the data, Banksia Park is stronger for housing affordability, public transport access, and walkability; Yatala Vale answers with a quieter safety profile, a calmer planning outlook, and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
On balance, families, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Banksia Park, while Yatala Vale 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.