Overall score
Cudlee Creek
41.3/100
Kenton Valley
41.4/100
Cudlee Creek vs Kenton Valley, SA suburb comparison
Cudlee Creek for investment; Kenton Valley for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Cudlee CreekKenton Valley
Crime rate
Cudlee Creek
19.7 / 1k
Kenton Valley
14.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Cudlee Creek
2
Kenton Valley
10
Population
Cudlee Creek
425
Kenton Valley
262
Metric leadCudlee Creek 4Kenton Valley 5across 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 retireesKenton Valley
- Best for familiesKenton Valley
- Best for investmentCudlee Creek
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 | Kenton Valley |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 41.3/100 | 41.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 72.6/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 19.7 / 1k | 14.1 / 1k |
| Public transport stops | 2 | 1 |
| Walkability | 3.0/100 | 1.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 2 | 10 |
| Planning activity | 8 | 3 |
| Population | 425 | 262 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Cudlee Creek is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks, and Kenton Valley is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks.
On the data, Cudlee Creek is stronger for public transport access and walkability; Kenton Valley answers with housing affordability and a quieter safety profile. On housing, Cudlee Creek sits in a expensive band, compared with a well priced feel in Kenton Valley.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Kenton Valley, while Cudlee Creek remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.