Overall score
Crystal Brook
30.8/100
Solomontown
25.3/100
Crystal Brook vs Solomontown, 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 BrookSolomontown
Crime rate
Crystal Brook
38.6 / 1k
Solomontown
75.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Crystal Brook
1
Solomontown
32
Population
Crystal Brook
1,537
Solomontown
1,088
Metric leadCrystal Brook 5Solomontown 4across 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 valueCrystal 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 | Solomontown |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 30.8/100 | 25.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 37.5/100 | 35.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 38.6 / 1k | 75.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | — |
| Public transport stops | 2 | 14 |
| Walkability | 3.0/100 | 27.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 32 |
| Planning activity | 22 | 9 |
| Population | 1,537 | 1,088 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Crystal Brook is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, while Solomontown is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience.
Crystal Brook tends to lead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, while Solomontown stands out for public transport access and walkability.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Crystal Brook, while Solomontown remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.