Overall score
Carey Gully
37.5/100
Piccadilly
29.3/100
Carey Gully vs Piccadilly, SA suburb comparison
Carey Gully for families and investment; Piccadilly for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Carey GullyPiccadilly
Crime rate
Carey Gully
9.0 / 1k
Piccadilly
13.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Carey Gully
15
Piccadilly
45
Population
Carey Gully
428
Piccadilly
405
Metric leadCarey Gully 6Piccadilly 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 retireesPiccadilly
- 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 | Piccadilly |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 37.5/100 | 29.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 45.4/100 | 30.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 9.0 / 1k | 13.9 / 1k |
| Public transport stops | 15 | 6 |
| Walkability | 22.5/100 | 11.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 15 | 45 |
| Planning activity | 5 | 4 |
| Population | 428 | 405 |
| 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 Piccadilly is a hills smaller community where tree cover and calm define the mood. Carey Gully sits within day-trip reach of the capital, whereas Piccadilly is in a middle-ring position.
Carey Gully pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Piccadilly is the better pick for nearby cafés and amenities and a calmer planning outlook.
Choose Carey Gully if you are weighing families and investors; lean toward Piccadilly for retirees.