Overall score
Burton
54.2/100
Paralowie
64.0/100
Burton vs Paralowie, SA suburb comparison
Paralowie for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BurtonParalowie
Crime rate
Burton
52.3 / 1k
Paralowie
51.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Burton
274
Paralowie
163
Population
Burton
6,519
Paralowie
17,504
Metric leadBurton 3Paralowie 61 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.
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Burton is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Paralowie is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
On the data, Burton is stronger for housing affordability and nearby cafés and amenities; Paralowie answers with a quieter safety profile and schools and education options.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Paralowie, while Burton remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.