Carey Gully vs Uraidla, SA Suburb Comparison

Uraidla for families and investment.

See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

Head to head

Visual comparison

Carey GullyUraidla

Overall score

Carey Gully

44.5/100

Uraidla

57.5/100

Crime rate

Carey Gully

13.5 / 1k

Uraidla

8.3 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Carey Gully

15

Uraidla

34

Population

Carey Gully

428

Uraidla

581

Metric leadCarey Gully 4Uraidla 61 tiedacross 11 compared metrics

Livability profile

Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs

Quick verdicts

Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)

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.

CategoryCarey GullyUraidla
Overall score44.5/10057.5/100
Housing (desirability)52.2/10064.7/100
Crime rate13.5 / 1k8.3 / 1k
Schools & preschools—2
Weather (desirability)37.3/10037.3/100
Public transport stops1514
Walkability22.5/10025.0/100
Nearby amenities1534
Planning activity817
Green cover5.9%2.8%
Population428581
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)10/108/10

Comparison summary

Carey Gully is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks, while Uraidla is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks. Carey Gully sits within day-trip reach of the capital, whereas Uraidla is in a middle-ring position.

On the data, Carey Gully is stronger for public transport access, tree cover and green space, and a calmer planning outlook; Uraidla answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and walkability.

On balance, retirees, families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Uraidla, while Carey Gully 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.

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