Overall score
Cowandilla
33.5/100
Keswick
38.9/100
Cowandilla vs Keswick, SA suburb comparison
Cowandilla for investment and value; Keswick for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CowandillaKeswick
Crime rate
Cowandilla
52.3 / 1k
Keswick
108.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Cowandilla
41
Keswick
119
Population
Cowandilla
1,455
Keswick
754
Metric leadCowandilla 5Keswick 5across 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 retireesKeswick
- Best for familiesKeswick
- Best for investmentCowandilla
- Best for best valueCowandilla
- Best for best schoolsKeswick
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 | Cowandilla | Keswick |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 33.5/100 | 38.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 38.1/100 | 17.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 52.3 / 1k | 108.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 8 | 9 |
| Walkability | 12.0/100 | 17.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 41 | 119 |
| Planning activity | 6 | 13 |
| Population | 1,455 | 754 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Cowandilla is a well-connected metro smaller community with a familiar suburban feel, while Keswick is a well-serviced metro smaller community with plenty happening nearby.
Cowandilla pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Keswick is the better pick for public transport access and walkability.
Cowandilla suits investors and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Keswick is the stronger match for retirees and families.