Overall score
Carrickalinga
38.8/100
Myponga
34.8/100
Carrickalinga vs Myponga, SA Suburb Comparison
Carrickalinga for families and beach lifestyle; Myponga for value and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CarrickalingaMyponga
Crime rate
Carrickalinga
22.0 / 1k
Myponga
28.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Carrickalinga
6
Myponga
6
Population
Carrickalinga
409
Myponga
771
Metric leadCarrickalinga 3Myponga 43 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesCarrickalinga
- Best for beach lifestyleCarrickalinga
- Best for best valueMyponga
- Best for best schoolsMyponga
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 | Carrickalinga | Myponga |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 38.8/100 | 34.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 42.3/100 | 40.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 22.0 / 1k | 28.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Public transport stops | — | 2 |
| Walkability | 2.0/100 | 3.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 6 | 6 |
| Planning activity | 33 | 13 |
| Green cover | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| Population | 409 | 771 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Carrickalinga is a coastal smaller community with an easy, sea-led rhythm, and Myponga is a hills smaller community where tree cover and calm define the mood. Where Carrickalinga is shaped by the coast, Myponga offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
Carrickalinga pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile, whereas Myponga is the better pick for housing affordability, walkability, and tree cover and green space. Carrickalinga generally means more approachable housing costs, while Myponga leans toward more sought-after housing.
Choose Carrickalinga if you are weighing families and people chasing a beach lifestyle; lean toward Myponga for retirees, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools.
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.