Overall score
Cudlee Creek
36.1/100
Lobethal
57.2/100
Cudlee Creek vs Lobethal, SA Suburb Comparison
Lobethal for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Cudlee CreekLobethal
Crime rate
Cudlee Creek
43.7 / 1k
Lobethal
12.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Cudlee Creek
8
Lobethal
73
Population
Cudlee Creek
425
Lobethal
2,534
Metric leadCudlee Creek 3Lobethal 71 tiedacross 11 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 | Lobethal |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 36.1/100 | 57.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 50.3/100 | 64.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 43.7 / 1k | 12.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 37.3/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Public transport stops | 2 | 17 |
| Walkability | 3.0/100 | 58.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 8 | 73 |
| Planning activity | 9 | 49 |
| Green cover | 6.4% | 1.1% |
| Population | 425 | 2,534 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 5/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Cudlee Creek is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks, and Lobethal is a hills mid-sized suburb where tree cover and calm define the mood.
On the data, Cudlee Creek is stronger for tree cover and green space, a calmer planning outlook, and stronger socioeconomic advantage; Lobethal answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and public transport access.
On balance, retirees, families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Lobethal, while Cudlee Creek remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.