Overall score
Blewitt Springs
35.9/100
Kangarilla
44.3/100
Blewitt Springs vs Kangarilla, SA Suburb Comparison
Blewitt Springs for retirees; Kangarilla for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Blewitt SpringsKangarilla
Crime rate
Blewitt Springs
18.9 / 1k
Kangarilla
16.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Blewitt Springs
8
Kangarilla
14
Population
Blewitt Springs
346
Kangarilla
905
Metric leadBlewitt Springs 3Kangarilla 61 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesBlewitt Springs
- Best for familiesKangarilla
- Best for investmentKangarilla
- Best for best valueKangarilla
- Best for best schoolsKangarilla
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 | Blewitt Springs | Kangarilla |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 35.9/100 | 44.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 41.6/100 | 57.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 18.9 / 1k | 16.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 56.4/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Public transport stops | — | 2 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 3.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 8 | 14 |
| Planning activity | 7 | 14 |
| Green cover | 13.5% | 7.4% |
| Population | 346 | 905 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Blewitt Springs is a hills smaller community where tree cover and calm define the mood, and Kangarilla is a hills smaller community where tree cover and calm define the mood.
On the data, Blewitt Springs is stronger for tree cover and green space, overall desirability, and a calmer planning outlook; Kangarilla answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and walkability. On housing, Blewitt Springs sits in a gently premium band, compared with a expensive feel in Kangarilla.
Retirees and families may find Blewitt Springs the better fit, while value-focused buyers and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Kangarilla.
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.