Overall score
Carey Gully
37.5/100
Forest Range
35.7/100
Carey Gully vs Forest Range, SA suburb comparison
Carey Gully 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
9.0 / 1k
Forest Range
16.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Carey Gully
15
Forest Range
1
Population
Carey Gully
428
Forest Range
290
Metric leadCarey Gully 8Forest Range 0across 8 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesCarey Gully
- Best for investmentCarey Gully
- 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 | 37.5/100 | 35.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 45.4/100 | 22.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 9.0 / 1k | 16.3 / 1k |
| Public transport stops | 15 | — |
| Walkability | 22.5/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 15 | 1 |
| Planning activity | 5 | 6 |
| 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 and a quieter safety profile; Forest Range answers with overall desirability and a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, families and investors are more likely to prefer Carey Gully, while Forest Range remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.