Cockatoo Valley vs Kalbeeba, SA suburb comparison

Cockatoo Valley for retirees and families.

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

Head to head

Visual comparison

Cockatoo ValleyKalbeeba

Overall score

Cockatoo Valley

55.7/100

Kalbeeba

28.7/100

Crime rate

Cockatoo Valley

8.2 / 1k

Kalbeeba

12.4 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Cockatoo Valley

21

Kalbeeba

0

Population

Cockatoo Valley

714

Kalbeeba

411

Metric leadCockatoo Valley 6Kalbeeba 2across 8 compared metrics

Livability profile

Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs

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.

CategoryCockatoo ValleyKalbeeba
Overall score55.7/10028.7/100
Housing (desirability)91.7/10043.7/100
Crime rate8.2 / 1k12.4 / 1k
Schools & preschools1
Public transport stops2
Walkability0.0/1003.0/100
Nearby amenities210
Planning activity1610
Population714411
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)9/108/10

Comparison summary

Cockatoo Valley reads as a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience; Kalbeeba is a well-connected metro smaller community with a familiar suburban feel. Cockatoo Valley sits within day-trip reach of the capital, whereas Kalbeeba is further out with more breathing room.

Cockatoo Valley pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Kalbeeba is the better pick for walkability and a calmer planning outlook. On housing, Cockatoo Valley sits in a expensive band, compared with a well priced feel in Kalbeeba.

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

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