Burnside vs Skye, SA suburb comparison

Burnside for retirees and families; Skye for schools.

See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

Head to head

Visual comparison

BurnsideSkye

Overall score

Burnside

49.3/100

Skye

35.8/100

Crime rate

Burnside

11.1 / 1k

Skye

22.3 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Burnside

70

Skye

3

Population

Burnside

3,060

Skye

293

Metric leadBurnside 6Skye 11 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.

CategoryBurnsideSkye
Overall score49.3/10035.8/100
Housing (desirability)21.8/10017.2/100
Crime rate11.1 / 1k22.3 / 1k
Schools & preschools1
Public transport stops18
Walkability35.0/1000.0/100
Nearby amenities703
Planning activity314
Population3,060293
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)10/1010/10

Comparison summary

Put side by side, Burnside is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby, and Skye is a practical metro smaller community with solid links to the wider city.

Burnside pulls ahead on housing affordability and walkability, whereas Skye is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook.

Choose Burnside if you are weighing retirees and investors; lean toward Skye for families and households prioritising schools.

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