Overall score
Carrickalinga
26.6/100
Myponga
39.7/100
Carrickalinga vs Myponga, SA suburb comparison
Carrickalinga for beach lifestyle; Myponga for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CarrickalingaMyponga
Crime rate
Carrickalinga
39.1 / 1k
Myponga
32.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Carrickalinga
2
Myponga
3
Population
Carrickalinga
409
Myponga
771
Metric leadCarrickalinga 0Myponga 71 tiedacross 8 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.
| Category | Carrickalinga | Myponga |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 26.6/100 | 39.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 10.6/100 | 46.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 39.1 / 1k | 32.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 2 |
| Public transport stops | — | 2 |
| Walkability | 2.0/100 | 3.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 2 | 3 |
| Planning activity | 30 | 9 |
| 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 relatively affordable housing and easy access to the coast, whereas Myponga is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Choose Carrickalinga if you are weighing people chasing a beach lifestyle and investors; lean toward Myponga for retirees and families.