Overall score
Blewitt Springs
35.9/100
Onkaparinga Hills
36.4/100
Blewitt Springs vs Onkaparinga Hills, SA Suburb Comparison
Blewitt Springs for retirees; Onkaparinga Hills for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Blewitt SpringsOnkaparinga Hills
Crime rate
Blewitt Springs
18.9 / 1k
Onkaparinga Hills
3.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Blewitt Springs
8
Onkaparinga Hills
9
Population
Blewitt Springs
346
Onkaparinga Hills
2,610
Metric leadBlewitt Springs 3Onkaparinga Hills 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 familiesOnkaparinga Hills
- Best for investmentOnkaparinga Hills
- Best for best valueOnkaparinga Hills
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 | Onkaparinga Hills |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 35.9/100 | 36.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 41.6/100 | 50.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 18.9 / 1k | 3.9 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 56.4/100 | 56.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | — | 4 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 6.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 8 | 9 |
| Planning activity | 7 | 50 |
| Green cover | 13.5% | 1.0% |
| Population | 346 | 2,610 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Blewitt Springs is a hills smaller community where tree cover and calm define the mood, and Onkaparinga Hills is a leafier hillside mid-sized suburb with elevated outlooks. Blewitt Springs sits within day-trip reach of the capital, whereas Onkaparinga Hills is further out with more breathing room.
On the data, Blewitt Springs is stronger for tree cover and green space, overall desirability, and a calmer planning outlook; Onkaparinga Hills 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 Onkaparinga Hills.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Onkaparinga Hills, while Blewitt Springs 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.