Barmera vs Loveday, SA suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Barmera | Loveday |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 29.4/100 | 36.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 37.5/100 | 72.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 46.5 / 1k | 16.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | — |
| Public transport stops | 3 | — |
| Walkability | 6.5/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 4 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 14 | 8 |
| Population | 2,884 | 655 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 2/10 |
Quick verdicts
Comparison summary
Barmera and Loveday offer different strengths across official suburb data. Loveday leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Loveday; Housing (desirability) favours Loveday; Crime rate favours Loveday. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Loveday, Families → Loveday, Investment → Loveday, Best value → Loveday.