Ceduna vs Thevenard, SA suburb comparison

Ceduna for retirees and families.

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

Head to head

Visual comparison

CedunaThevenard

Overall score

Ceduna

26.4/100

Thevenard

19.7/100

Crime rate

Ceduna

294.6 / 1k

Thevenard

206.8 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Ceduna

0

Thevenard

12

Population

Ceduna

1,955

Thevenard

563

Metric leadCeduna 3Thevenard 5across 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.

CategoryCedunaThevenard
Overall score26.4/10019.7/100
Housing (desirability)30.0/10017.4/100
Crime rate294.6 / 1k206.8 / 1k
Schools & preschools2
Parks & reserves1
Public transport stops1
Walkability1.5/10025.0/100
Nearby amenities012
Planning activity177
Population1,955563
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)2/103/10

Comparison summary

Put side by side, Ceduna is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds, and Thevenard is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.

On the data, Ceduna is stronger for housing affordability and overall desirability; Thevenard answers with a quieter safety profile and walkability.

On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Ceduna, while Thevenard remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.