Overall score
Barmera
31.3/100
Berri
39.7/100
Barmera vs Berri, SA Suburb Comparison
Barmera for investment; Berri for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BarmeraBerri
Crime rate
Barmera
42.6 / 1k
Berri
95.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Barmera
8
Berri
364
Population
Barmera
2,884
Berri
4,143
Metric leadBarmera 3Berri 81 tiedacross 12 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 | Barmera | Berri |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 31.3/100 | 39.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 61.7/100 | 66.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 42.6 / 1k | 95.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 6 |
| Weather (desirability) | 6.5/100 | 5.7/100 |
| Public transport stops | 3 | 6 |
| Walkability | 6.5/100 | 73.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 8 | 364 |
| Planning activity | 22 | 61 |
| Green cover | 0.1% | 2.6% |
| Population | 2,884 | 4,143 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Barmera reads as a slower-paced mid-sized suburb with open surrounds; Berri is a regional mid-sized suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace.
On the data, Barmera is stronger for a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook; Berri answers with housing affordability, schools and education options, and public transport access.
On balance, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Berri, while Barmera 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.