Overall score
Blakeview
53.9/100
Elizabeth Downs
44.0/100
Blakeview vs Elizabeth Downs, SA suburb comparison
Blakeview for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BlakeviewElizabeth Downs
Crime rate
Blakeview
52.1 / 1k
Elizabeth Downs
127.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Blakeview
57
Elizabeth Downs
76
Population
Blakeview
8,979
Elizabeth Downs
5,160
Metric leadBlakeview 7Elizabeth Downs 21 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 | Blakeview | Elizabeth Downs |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 53.9/100 | 44.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 81.2/100 | 62.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 52.1 / 1k | 127.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 29 | 42 |
| Walkability | 61.0/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 57 | 76 |
| Planning activity | 44 | 76 |
| Population | 8,979 | 5,160 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Blakeview is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Elizabeth Downs is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Blakeview pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Elizabeth Downs is the better pick for public transport access and nearby cafés and amenities.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Blakeview, while Elizabeth Downs remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.