Overall score
Craigmore
34.2/100
Humbug Scrub
47.6/100
Craigmore vs Humbug Scrub, SA Suburb Comparison
Craigmore for families and value; Humbug Scrub for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CraigmoreHumbug Scrub
Crime rate
Craigmore
38.8 / 1k
Humbug Scrub
6.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Craigmore
91
Humbug Scrub
1
Population
Craigmore
10,943
Humbug Scrub
410
Metric leadCraigmore 4Humbug Scrub 51 tiedacross 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 retireesHumbug Scrub
- Best for familiesCraigmore
- Best for investmentHumbug Scrub
- Best for best valueCraigmore
- Best for best schoolsCraigmore
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 | Craigmore | Humbug Scrub |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 34.2/100 | 47.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 54.0/100 | 47.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 38.8 / 1k | 6.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 37.3/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Public transport stops | 44 | — |
| Walkability | 55.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 91 | 1 |
| Planning activity | 42 | 6 |
| Green cover | 3.7% | 15.6% |
| Population | 10,943 | 410 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Craigmore is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby, and Humbug Scrub is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace. Craigmore sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Humbug Scrub is within day-trip reach of the capital.
On the data, Craigmore is stronger for housing affordability, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities; Humbug Scrub answers with a quieter safety profile, tree cover and green space, and a calmer planning outlook.
Investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools may find Craigmore the better fit, while retirees and families are more likely to prefer Humbug Scrub.
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.