Overall score
Burnside
55.3/100
Skye
49.2/100
Burnside vs Skye, SA Suburb Comparison
Burnside for retirees and families; Skye for value and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BurnsideSkye
Crime rate
Burnside
11.1 / 1k
Skye
22.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Burnside
71
Skye
3
Population
Burnside
3,060
Skye
293
Metric leadBurnside 6Skye 22 tiedacross 10 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 | Burnside | Skye |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 55.3/100 | 49.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 47.5/100 | 41.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 11.1 / 1k | 22.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 37.3/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Public transport stops | 18 | — |
| Walkability | 35.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 71 | 3 |
| Planning activity | 35 | 5 |
| Green cover | 1.1% | 11.1% |
| Population | 3,060 | 293 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Burnside is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby, and Skye is a sought-after metro smaller community where housing reflects strong local demand.
Burnside pulls ahead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and walkability, whereas Skye is the better pick for tree cover and green space, plus a calmer planning outlook.
Choose Burnside if you are weighing retirees, families, investors, and value-focused buyers; lean toward Skye for households prioritising schools.
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.