Coobowie vs Yorketown, SA suburb comparison

Coobowie for beach lifestyle; Yorketown for retirees and families.

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

Head to head

Visual comparison

CoobowieYorketown

Overall score

Coobowie

23.2/100

Yorketown

29.6/100

Crime rate

Coobowie

10.8 / 1k

Yorketown

9.2 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Coobowie

7

Yorketown

0

Population

Coobowie

258

Yorketown

997

Metric leadCoobowie 4Yorketown 5across 9 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.

CategoryCoobowieYorketown
Overall score23.2/10029.6/100
Housing (desirability)10.6/10035.5/100
Crime rate10.8 / 1k9.2 / 1k
Schools & preschools2
Public transport stops43
Walkability8.0/1004.5/100
Nearby amenities70
Planning activity910
Population258997
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)1/102/10

Comparison summary

Coobowie reads as a beachside smaller community where the coast sets the tone; Yorketown is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe. Where Coobowie is shaped by the coast, Yorketown offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.

Coobowie pulls ahead on public transport access and walkability, whereas Yorketown is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.

People chasing a beach lifestyle may find Coobowie the better fit, while retirees and families are more likely to prefer Yorketown.

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