Overall score
Coobowie
44.4/100
Edithburgh
37.3/100
Coobowie vs Edithburgh, SA Suburb Comparison
Coobowie for retirees and beach lifestyle; Edithburgh for families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CoobowieEdithburgh
Crime rate
Coobowie
21.5 / 1k
Edithburgh
6.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Coobowie
9
Edithburgh
3
Population
Coobowie
258
Edithburgh
550
Metric leadCoobowie 5Edithburgh 33 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesCoobowie
- Best for familiesEdithburgh
- Best for beach lifestyleCoobowie
- Best for best valueCoobowie
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 | Coobowie | Edithburgh |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44.4/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 42.3/100 | 42.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 21.5 / 1k | 6.7 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 56.4/100 | 56.4/100 |
| Public transport stops | 4 | 1 |
| Walkability | 8.0/100 | 1.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 9 | 3 |
| Planning activity | 10 | 26 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 4.1% |
| Population | 258 | 550 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Coobowie reads as a beachside smaller community where the coast sets the tone; Edithburgh is a coastal smaller community with an easy, sea-led rhythm.
Coobowie tends to lead on public transport access, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities, while Edithburgh stands out for a quieter safety profile, tree cover and green space, and a larger local community.
Coobowie suits people chasing a beach lifestyle more clearly, whereas Edithburgh is the stronger match for retirees and families.
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.