Charleston vs Lobethal, SA suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Charleston | Lobethal |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 39.7/100 | 62.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 91.7/100 | 79.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 3.6 / 1k | 13.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 3 | 17 |
| Walkability | 4.5/100 | 58.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 69 |
| Planning activity | 9 | 39 |
| Population | 550 | 2,534 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 5/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for familiesLobethal
- Best for investmentCharleston
- Best for best valueLobethal
- Best for best schoolsLobethal
Comparison summary
Charleston and Lobethal offer different strengths across official suburb data. Lobethal leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Lobethal; Housing (desirability) favours Charleston; Crime rate favours Charleston. Quick verdicts: Families → Lobethal, Investment → Charleston, Best value → Lobethal, Best schools → Lobethal.