Overall score
Blyth
37.2/100
Snowtown
27.3/100
Blyth vs Snowtown, SA Suburb Comparison
Blyth for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BlythSnowtown
Crime rate
Blyth
12.9 / 1k
Snowtown
69.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Blyth
1
Snowtown
3
Population
Blyth
518
Snowtown
425
Metric leadBlyth 5Snowtown 42 tiedacross 11 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 | Blyth | Snowtown |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 37.2/100 | 27.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 58.3/100 | 52.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 12.9 / 1k | 69.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 15.5/100 | 15.5/100 |
| Public transport stops | — | 1 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 1.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 3 |
| Planning activity | 5 | 3 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Population | 518 | 425 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 1/10 |
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, a quieter safety profile, and overall desirability, whereas Snowtown is the better pick for schools and education options, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities.
Retirees, families, investors, and value-focused buyers may find Blyth the better fit, while households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Snowtown.
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.