Overall score
Blakeview
53.9/100
Yattalunga
39.9/100
Blakeview vs Yattalunga, SA suburb comparison
Blakeview for families and investment; Yattalunga for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BlakeviewYattalunga
Crime rate
Blakeview
52.1 / 1k
Yattalunga
18.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Blakeview
57
Yattalunga
1
Population
Blakeview
8,979
Yattalunga
319
Metric leadBlakeview 5Yattalunga 3across 8 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesYattalunga
- Best for familiesBlakeview
- Best for investmentBlakeview
- Best for best valueBlakeview
- Best for best schoolsBlakeview
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 | Yattalunga |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 53.9/100 | 39.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 81.2/100 | 70.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 52.1 / 1k | 18.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | — |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 29 | — |
| Walkability | 61.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 57 | 1 |
| Planning activity | 44 | 2 |
| Population | 8,979 | 319 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Blakeview is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Yattalunga is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe. Blakeview sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Yattalunga is within day-trip reach of the capital.
Blakeview pulls ahead on housing affordability and walkability, whereas Yattalunga is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook. On housing, Blakeview sits in a affordable band, compared with a expensive feel in Yattalunga.
Choose Blakeview if you are weighing families and investors; lean toward Yattalunga for retirees.