Overall score
Cowandilla
36.9/100
Netley
41.7/100
Cowandilla vs Netley, SA Suburb Comparison
Cowandilla for retirees and investment; Netley for families and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CowandillaNetley
Crime rate
Cowandilla
40.8 / 1k
Netley
32.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Cowandilla
43
Netley
74
Population
Cowandilla
1,455
Netley
1,910
Metric leadCowandilla 3Netley 81 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 familiesNetley
- Best for investmentCowandilla
- Best for best valueNetley
- Best for best schoolsCowandilla
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 | Netley |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 36.9/100 | 41.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 44.5/100 | 74.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 40.8 / 1k | 32.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 56.4/100 | 56.4/100 |
| Public transport stops | 8 | 11 |
| Walkability | 12.0/100 | 18.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 43 | 74 |
| Planning activity | 11 | 33 |
| Green cover | 3.1% | 1.7% |
| Population | 1,455 | 1,910 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 5/10 |
Comparison summary
Cowandilla is a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm, while Netley is a lively metro smaller community with dining and everyday convenience close by.
On the data, Cowandilla is stronger for schools and education options, tree cover and green space, and a calmer planning outlook; Netley answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and public transport access.
Retirees, families, and households prioritising schools may find Cowandilla the better fit, while investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Netley.
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.