Overall score
Bugle Ranges
41.4/100
Echunga
52.3/100
Bugle Ranges vs Echunga, SA suburb comparison
Echunga for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Bugle RangesEchunga
Crime rate
Bugle Ranges
6.2 / 1k
Echunga
9.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bugle Ranges
1
Echunga
25
Population
Bugle Ranges
289
Echunga
1,219
Metric leadBugle Ranges 2Echunga 51 tiedacross 8 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 | Bugle Ranges | Echunga |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 41.4/100 | 52.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 33.3/100 | 74.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 6.2 / 1k | 9.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 2 |
| Public transport stops | — | 12 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 20.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 25 |
| Planning activity | 5 | 16 |
| Population | 289 | 1,219 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Bugle Ranges is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks, and Echunga is a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace.
On the data, Bugle Ranges is stronger for a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook; Echunga answers with housing affordability and walkability. On housing, Bugle Ranges sits in a well priced band, compared with a expensive feel in Echunga.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Echunga, while Bugle Ranges remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.