Blyth vs Snowtown, SA suburb comparison

Blyth for retirees and families; Snowtown for schools.

See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

Head to head

Visual comparison

BlythSnowtown

Overall score

Blyth

35.0/100

Snowtown

16.2/100

Crime rate

Blyth

7.4 / 1k

Snowtown

31.3 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Blyth

0

Snowtown

1

Population

Blyth

518

Snowtown

425

Metric leadBlyth 5Snowtown 4across 9 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.

CategoryBlythSnowtown
Overall score35.0/10016.2/100
Housing (desirability)60.6/10019.6/100
Crime rate7.4 / 1k31.3 / 1k
Schools & preschools12
Public transport stops1
Walkability0.0/1001.5/100
Nearby amenities01
Planning activity41
Population518425
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)3/101/10

Comparison summary

Blyth is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds, while Snowtown is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.

Blyth pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Snowtown is the better pick for schools and education options and walkability.

Retirees and families may find Blyth the better fit, while households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Snowtown.

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