Overall score
Carey Gully
37.5/100
Mount George
35.6/100
Carey Gully vs Mount George, SA suburb comparison
Carey Gully for investment; Mount George for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Carey GullyMount George
Crime rate
Carey Gully
9.0 / 1k
Mount George
13.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Carey Gully
15
Mount George
4
Population
Carey Gully
428
Mount George
276
Metric leadCarey Gully 6Mount George 21 tiedacross 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesMount George
- Best for investmentCarey Gully
- Best for best schoolsMount George
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 | Mount George |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 37.5/100 | 35.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 45.4/100 | 49.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 9.0 / 1k | 13.6 / 1k |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 15 | 4 |
| Walkability | 22.5/100 | 6.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 15 | 4 |
| Planning activity | 5 | 3 |
| Population | 428 | 276 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Carey Gully is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks, and Mount George is a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace. Carey Gully sits within day-trip reach of the capital, whereas Mount George is in a middle-ring position.
On the data, Carey Gully is stronger for a quieter safety profile and public transport access; Mount George answers with housing affordability and overall desirability.
On balance, families and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Mount George, while Carey Gully remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.