Overall score
Cowandilla
36.9/100
Keswick
45.0/100
Cowandilla vs Keswick, SA Suburb Comparison
Cowandilla for retirees and value; Keswick for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CowandillaKeswick
Crime rate
Cowandilla
40.8 / 1k
Keswick
128.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Cowandilla
43
Keswick
123
Population
Cowandilla
1,455
Keswick
754
Metric leadCowandilla 5Keswick 61 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesCowandilla
- Best for familiesKeswick
- Best for investmentKeswick
- 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 | 36.9/100 | 45.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 44.5/100 | 53.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 40.8 / 1k | 128.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 56.4/100 | 56.4/100 |
| Public transport stops | 8 | 9 |
| Walkability | 12.0/100 | 17.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 43 | 123 |
| Planning activity | 10 | 13 |
| Green cover | 3.1% | 1.9% |
| Population | 1,455 | 754 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Cowandilla is a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm, while Keswick is a well-serviced metro smaller community with plenty happening nearby.
Cowandilla pulls ahead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options, whereas Keswick is the better pick for public transport access, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities.
Cowandilla suits retirees, families, investors, and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Keswick is the stronger match for 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.