Overall score
Clayton Bay
27.1/100
Goolwa South
33.3/100
Clayton Bay vs Goolwa South, SA Suburb Comparison
Clayton Bay for investment; Goolwa South for families and beach lifestyle.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Clayton BayGoolwa South
Crime rate
Clayton Bay
23.8 / 1k
Goolwa South
20.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Clayton Bay
2
Goolwa South
8
Population
Clayton Bay
472
Goolwa South
1,041
Metric leadClayton Bay 1Goolwa South 63 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 familiesGoolwa South
- Best for beach lifestyleGoolwa South
- Best for investmentClayton Bay
- Best for best valueGoolwa South
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 | Clayton Bay | Goolwa South |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 27.1/100 | 33.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 44.2/100 | 42.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 23.8 / 1k | 20.2 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 2 | 8 |
| Planning activity | 34 | 24 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Population | 472 | 1,041 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Clayton Bay is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds, while Goolwa South is a beachside smaller community where the coast sets the tone. Goolwa South leans into coastal living, while Clayton Bay feels more inland and suburban in character.
Clayton Bay tends to lead on overall desirability, while Goolwa South stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and nearby cafés and amenities.
On balance, retirees, families, people chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Goolwa South, while Clayton Bay remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.