Overall score
Brukunga
44.4/100
Dawesley
35.6/100
Brukunga vs Dawesley, SA Suburb Comparison
Brukunga for retirees and families; Dawesley for value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BrukungaDawesley
Crime rate
Brukunga
2.2 / 1k
Dawesley
11.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Brukunga
8
Dawesley
0
Population
Brukunga
400
Dawesley
316
Metric leadBrukunga 4Dawesley 34 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 | Brukunga | Dawesley |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44.4/100 | 35.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 55.7/100 | 60.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 2.2 / 1k | 11.3 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 37.3/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Public transport stops | 2 | 2 |
| Walkability | 3.0/100 | 3.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 8 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 10 | 5 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Population | 400 | 316 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Brukunga is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds, and Dawesley is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
On the data, Brukunga is stronger for a quieter safety profile, nearby cafés and amenities, and overall desirability; Dawesley answers with housing affordability, a calmer planning outlook, and stronger socioeconomic advantage. On housing, Brukunga sits in a affordable band, compared with a gently premium feel in Dawesley.
Retirees, families, and investors may find Brukunga the better fit, while value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Dawesley.
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.