Overall score
Crystal Brook
30.8/100
Napperby
30.9/100
Crystal Brook vs Napperby, SA suburb comparison
Crystal Brook for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Crystal BrookNapperby
Crime rate
Crystal Brook
38.6 / 1k
Napperby
85.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Crystal Brook
1
Napperby
13
Population
Crystal Brook
1,537
Napperby
666
Metric leadCrystal Brook 4Napperby 41 tiedacross 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 retireesCrystal Brook
- Best for familiesCrystal Brook
- Best for best schoolsCrystal Brook
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 | Crystal Brook | Napperby |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 30.8/100 | 30.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 37.5/100 | 40.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 38.6 / 1k | 85.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 2 | — |
| Walkability | 3.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 13 |
| Planning activity | 22 | 5 |
| Population | 1,537 | 666 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Crystal Brook is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, and Napperby is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds.
On the data, Crystal Brook is stronger for a quieter safety profile and walkability; Napperby answers with housing affordability and nearby cafés and amenities.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Crystal Brook, while Napperby remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.