Overall score
Compton
42.9/100
Suttontown
33.5/100
Compton vs Suttontown, SA Suburb Comparison
Compton for retirees and families; Suttontown for investment and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
ComptonSuttontown
Crime rate
Compton
21.9 / 1k
Suttontown
66.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Compton
3
Suttontown
2
Population
Compton
812
Suttontown
692
Metric leadCompton 6Suttontown 31 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 retireesCompton
- Best for familiesCompton
- Best for investmentSuttontown
- Best for best schoolsSuttontown
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 | Compton | Suttontown |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 42.9/100 | 33.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 46.1/100 | 58.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 21.9 / 1k | 66.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Public transport stops | — | 1 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 1.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 3 | 2 |
| Planning activity | 25 | 78 |
| Green cover | 26.8% | 0.2% |
| Population | 812 | 692 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Compton is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, while Suttontown is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds.
Compton pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile, nearby cafés and amenities, and tree cover and green space, whereas Suttontown is the better pick for housing affordability, walkability, and stronger socioeconomic advantage. Compton generally means housing toward the upper end of the market, while Suttontown leans toward more sought-after housing.
On balance, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Suttontown, while Compton 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.