Overall score
Carrickalinga
38.8/100
Yankalilla
47.7/100
Carrickalinga vs Yankalilla, SA Suburb Comparison
Carrickalinga for beach lifestyle; Yankalilla for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CarrickalingaYankalilla
Crime rate
Carrickalinga
22.0 / 1k
Yankalilla
26.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Carrickalinga
6
Yankalilla
35
Population
Carrickalinga
409
Yankalilla
963
Metric leadCarrickalinga 2Yankalilla 71 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 retireesYankalilla
- Best for familiesYankalilla
- Best for beach lifestyleCarrickalinga
- Best for investmentYankalilla
- Best for best valueYankalilla
- Best for best schoolsYankalilla
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 | Yankalilla |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 38.8/100 | 47.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 42.3/100 | 71.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 22.0 / 1k | 26.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Public transport stops | — | 4 |
| Walkability | 2.0/100 | 54.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 6 | 35 |
| Planning activity | 33 | 25 |
| Green cover | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Population | 409 | 963 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Carrickalinga is a coastal smaller community with an easy, sea-led rhythm, and Yankalilla is a regional smaller community with local services and a more relaxed pace. Carrickalinga leans into coastal living, while Yankalilla feels more inland and suburban in character.
On the data, Carrickalinga is stronger for a quieter safety profile and stronger socioeconomic advantage; Yankalilla answers with housing affordability, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities. On housing, Carrickalinga sits in a affordable band, compared with a expensive feel in Yankalilla.
Retirees, families, and people chasing a beach lifestyle may find Carrickalinga the better fit, while investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Yankalilla.
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.