Overall score
Cape Jervis
32.7/100
Carrickalinga
38.8/100
Cape Jervis vs Carrickalinga, SA Suburb Comparison
Carrickalinga for families and beach lifestyle.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Cape JervisCarrickalinga
Crime rate
Cape Jervis
55.6 / 1k
Carrickalinga
22.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Cape Jervis
13
Carrickalinga
6
Population
Cape Jervis
343
Carrickalinga
409
Metric leadCape Jervis 4Carrickalinga 42 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesCarrickalinga
- Best for beach lifestyleCarrickalinga
- Best for best valueCarrickalinga
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 | Cape Jervis | Carrickalinga |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 32.7/100 | 38.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 42.3/100 | 42.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 55.6 / 1k | 22.0 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Public transport stops | 3 | — |
| Walkability | 4.5/100 | 2.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 13 | 6 |
| Planning activity | 15 | 33 |
| Green cover | 12.1% | 0.4% |
| Population | 343 | 409 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Cape Jervis reads as a coastal smaller community shaped by beach life and outdoor living; Carrickalinga is a coastal smaller community with an easy, sea-led rhythm. Cape Jervis sits on a more distant stretch of coast, whereas Carrickalinga is firmly coastal.
On the data, Cape Jervis is stronger for walkability, nearby cafés and amenities, and tree cover and green space; Carrickalinga answers with a quieter safety profile, overall desirability, and a larger local community.
On balance, retirees, families, people chasing a beach lifestyle, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Carrickalinga, while Cape Jervis remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.