Overall score
Barmera
31.3/100
Loveday
32.0/100
Barmera vs Loveday, SA Suburb Comparison
Barmera for families and schools; Loveday for value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BarmeraLoveday
Crime rate
Barmera
42.6 / 1k
Loveday
16.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Barmera
8
Loveday
1
Population
Barmera
2,884
Loveday
655
Metric leadBarmera 5Loveday 41 tiedacross 10 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 | Loveday |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 31.3/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 61.7/100 | 59.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 42.6 / 1k | 16.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 6.5/100 | 6.5/100 |
| Public transport stops | 3 | — |
| Walkability | 6.5/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 8 | 1 |
| Planning activity | 22 | 10 |
| Green cover | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Population | 2,884 | 655 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Barmera reads as a slower-paced mid-sized suburb with open surrounds; Loveday is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds.
Barmera tends to lead on walkability, nearby cafés and amenities, and tree cover and green space, while Loveday stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and overall desirability.
Households prioritising schools may find Barmera the better fit, while retirees, families, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Loveday.
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.