Overall score
Carey Gully
44.5/100
Uraidla
57.5/100
Uraidla for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
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
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Carey Gully | Uraidla |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44.5/100 | 57.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 52.2/100 | 64.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 13.5 / 1k | 8.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 37.3/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Public transport stops | 15 | 14 |
| Walkability | 22.5/100 | 25.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 15 | 34 |
| Planning activity | 8 | 17 |
| Green cover | 5.9% | 2.8% |
| Population | 428 | 581 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 8/10 |
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.