Overall score
Carey Gully
44.5/100
Forest Range
40.8/100
Carey Gully vs Forest Range, SA Suburb Comparison
Carey Gully for retirees and value; Forest Range for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Carey GullyForest Range
Crime rate
Carey Gully
13.5 / 1k
Forest Range
19.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Carey Gully
15
Forest Range
2
Population
Carey Gully
428
Forest Range
290
Metric leadCarey Gully 7Forest Range 21 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 retireesCarey Gully
- Best for familiesForest Range
- Best for investmentForest Range
- Best for best valueCarey Gully
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 | Carey Gully | Forest Range |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44.5/100 | 40.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 52.2/100 | 37.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 13.5 / 1k | 19.6 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 37.3/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Public transport stops | 15 | — |
| Walkability | 22.5/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 15 | 2 |
| Planning activity | 8 | 7 |
| Green cover | 5.9% | 6.1% |
| Population | 428 | 290 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Carey Gully is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks, and Forest Range is a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace.
On the data, Carey Gully is stronger for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and walkability; Forest Range answers with tree cover and green space.
Investors and value-focused buyers may find Carey Gully the better fit, while retirees are more likely to prefer Forest Range.
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.