Overall score
Cudlee Creek
41.3/100
Houghton
37.5/100
Cudlee Creek vs Houghton, SA suburb comparison
Houghton for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Cudlee CreekHoughton
Crime rate
Cudlee Creek
19.7 / 1k
Houghton
11.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Cudlee Creek
2
Houghton
4
Population
Cudlee Creek
425
Houghton
511
Metric leadCudlee Creek 4Houghton 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)
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 | Cudlee Creek | Houghton |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 41.3/100 | 37.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 72.6/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 19.7 / 1k | 11.1 / 1k |
| Public transport stops | 2 | 1 |
| Walkability | 3.0/100 | 1.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 2 | 4 |
| Planning activity | 7 | 8 |
| Population | 425 | 511 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Cudlee Creek is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks, while Houghton is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks. Cudlee Creek sits within day-trip reach of the capital, whereas Houghton is in a middle-ring position.
On the data, Cudlee Creek is stronger for public transport access and walkability; Houghton answers with housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Houghton, while Cudlee Creek remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.