Overall score
Coobowie
44.4/100
Minlaton
35.6/100
Coobowie vs Minlaton, SA Suburb Comparison
Coobowie for retirees and families; Minlaton for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CoobowieMinlaton
Crime rate
Coobowie
21.5 / 1k
Minlaton
14.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Coobowie
9
Minlaton
4
Population
Coobowie
258
Minlaton
1,018
Metric leadCoobowie 4Minlaton 61 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | Minlaton |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44.4/100 | 35.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 42.3/100 | 61.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 21.5 / 1k | 14.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 56.4/100 | 56.4/100 |
| Public transport stops | 4 | 2 |
| Walkability | 8.0/100 | 3.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 9 | 4 |
| Planning activity | 10 | 9 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 1.0% |
| Population | 258 | 1,018 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Coobowie reads as a beachside smaller community where the coast sets the tone; Minlaton is a beachside smaller community where the coast sets the tone. Coobowie sits more remote from the capital, whereas Minlaton is further into the wider countryside.
Coobowie pulls ahead on public transport access, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Minlaton is the better pick for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and tree cover and green space.
Coobowie suits people chasing a beach lifestyle more clearly, whereas Minlaton is the stronger match for retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools.
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.