Overall score
Blakeview
35.3/100
Elizabeth Downs
26.5/100
Blakeview vs Elizabeth Downs, SA Suburb Comparison
Blakeview for retirees and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BlakeviewElizabeth Downs
Crime rate
Blakeview
54.3 / 1k
Elizabeth Downs
104.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Blakeview
60
Elizabeth Downs
79
Population
Blakeview
8,979
Elizabeth Downs
5,160
Metric leadBlakeview 8Elizabeth Downs 22 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 | Blakeview | Elizabeth Downs |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 35.3/100 | 26.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 59.5/100 | 48.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 54.3 / 1k | 104.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 5 |
| Weather (desirability) | 37.3/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Public transport stops | 29 | 42 |
| Walkability | 61.0/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 60 | 79 |
| Planning activity | 48 | 88 |
| Green cover | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| 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, a quieter safety profile, and walkability, whereas Elizabeth Downs is the better pick for public transport access, plus nearby cafés and amenities. Blakeview generally means more sought-after housing, while Elizabeth Downs leans toward more approachable housing costs.
On balance, retirees and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Blakeview, while Elizabeth Downs 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.