Overall score
Cowandilla
33.5/100
Kurralta Park
54.4/100
Cowandilla vs Kurralta Park, SA suburb comparison
Cowandilla for investment; Kurralta Park for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CowandillaKurralta Park
Crime rate
Cowandilla
52.3 / 1k
Kurralta Park
47.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Cowandilla
41
Kurralta Park
63
Population
Cowandilla
1,455
Kurralta Park
3,139
Metric leadCowandilla 2Kurralta Park 7across 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesKurralta Park
- Best for familiesKurralta Park
- Best for investmentCowandilla
- Best for best valueKurralta Park
- Best for best schoolsKurralta Park
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 | Kurralta Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 33.5/100 | 54.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 38.1/100 | 27.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 52.3 / 1k | 47.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | — |
| Public transport stops | 8 | 13 |
| Walkability | 12.0/100 | 75.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 41 | 63 |
| Planning activity | 6 | 26 |
| Population | 1,455 | 3,139 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Cowandilla is a well-connected metro smaller community with a familiar suburban feel, and Kurralta Park is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
On the data, Cowandilla is stronger for housing affordability and a calmer planning outlook; Kurralta Park answers with a quieter safety profile and public transport access.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Kurralta Park, while Cowandilla remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.