Overall score
Bolivar
17.6/100
Paralowie
36.5/100
Bolivar vs Paralowie, SA Suburb Comparison
Paralowie for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BolivarParalowie
Crime rate
Bolivar
1116.5 / 1k
Paralowie
56.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bolivar
6
Paralowie
166
Population
Bolivar
357
Paralowie
17,504
Metric leadBolivar 3Paralowie 71 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 | Bolivar | Paralowie |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 17.6/100 | 36.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 84.3/100 | 51.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 1116.5 / 1k | 56.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 56.4/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Public transport stops | 1 | 68 |
| Walkability | 1.5/100 | 80.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 6 | 166 |
| Planning activity | 2 | 151 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 6.5% |
| Population | 357 | 17,504 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Bolivar reads as a sought-after metro smaller community where housing reflects strong local demand; Paralowie is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Bolivar tends to lead on a calmer planning outlook, while Paralowie stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and public transport access.
On balance, retirees, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Paralowie, while Bolivar 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.