Overall score
Cowandilla
36.9/100
Kurralta Park
47.3/100
Cowandilla vs Kurralta Park, SA Suburb Comparison
Cowandilla for investment and value; Kurralta Park for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CowandillaKurralta Park
Crime rate
Cowandilla
40.8 / 1k
Kurralta Park
61.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Cowandilla
43
Kurralta Park
67
Population
Cowandilla
1,455
Kurralta Park
3,139
Metric leadCowandilla 3Kurralta Park 71 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for investmentCowandilla
- Best for best valueCowandilla
- 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 | 36.9/100 | 47.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 44.5/100 | 58.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 40.8 / 1k | 61.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 56.4/100 | 56.4/100 |
| Public transport stops | 8 | 13 |
| Walkability | 12.0/100 | 75.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 43 | 67 |
| Planning activity | 10 | 36 |
| Green cover | 3.1% | 2.2% |
| Population | 1,455 | 3,139 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Cowandilla is a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm, 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, a quieter safety profile, and tree cover and green space; Kurralta Park answers with public transport access, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities.
Cowandilla suits retirees, families, and investors more clearly, whereas Kurralta Park 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.