Overall score
Bugle Ranges
41.4/100
Macclesfield
38.8/100
Bugle Ranges vs Macclesfield, SA suburb comparison
Bugle Ranges for retirees and families; Macclesfield for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Bugle RangesMacclesfield
Crime rate
Bugle Ranges
6.2 / 1k
Macclesfield
15.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bugle Ranges
1
Macclesfield
9
Population
Bugle Ranges
289
Macclesfield
1,413
Metric leadBugle Ranges 4Macclesfield 4across 8 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesBugle Ranges
- Best for familiesBugle Ranges
- Best for investmentMacclesfield
- Best for best valueMacclesfield
- Best for best schoolsMacclesfield
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 | Macclesfield |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 41.4/100 | 38.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 33.3/100 | 73.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 6.2 / 1k | 15.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | — | 1 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 5.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 9 |
| Planning activity | 5 | 28 |
| Population | 289 | 1,413 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Bugle Ranges is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks, and Macclesfield is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds. Bugle Ranges sits among greener hillside streets, while Macclesfield keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, Bugle Ranges is stronger for a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook; Macclesfield answers with housing affordability and walkability. On housing, Bugle Ranges sits in a well priced band, compared with a expensive feel in Macclesfield.
Bugle Ranges suits retirees and families more clearly, whereas Macclesfield is the stronger match for investors and value-focused buyers.