Overall score
Ceduna
25.6/100
Thevenard
32.0/100
Ceduna for value and schools; Thevenard for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Ceduna
25.6/100
Thevenard
32.0/100
Crime rate
Ceduna
328.2 / 1k
Thevenard
200.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Ceduna
9
Thevenard
12
Population
Ceduna
1,955
Thevenard
563
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 | Ceduna | Thevenard |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 25.6/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 50.0/100 | 51.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 328.2 / 1k | 200.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 15.5/100 | 15.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | — |
| Public transport stops | 1 | — |
| Walkability | 1.5/100 | 25.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 9 | 12 |
| Planning activity | 25 | 9 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 6.3% |
| Population | 1,955 | 563 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 3/10 |
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, overall desirability, and a larger local community; Thevenard answers with a quieter safety profile, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities.
Families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools may find Ceduna the better fit, while retirees are more likely to prefer Thevenard.
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.