Overall score
Curramulka
39.3/100
Minlaton
35.6/100
Curramulka vs Minlaton, SA Suburb Comparison
Curramulka for retirees and families; Minlaton for beach lifestyle and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CurramulkaMinlaton
Crime rate
Curramulka
6.3 / 1k
Minlaton
14.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Curramulka
0
Minlaton
4
Population
Curramulka
304
Minlaton
1,018
Metric leadCurramulka 5Minlaton 51 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesCurramulka
- Best for familiesCurramulka
- Best for beach lifestyleMinlaton
- Best for investmentMinlaton
- Best for best valueMinlaton
- Best for best schoolsMinlaton
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 | Curramulka | Minlaton |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 39.3/100 | 35.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 55.7/100 | 61.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 6.3 / 1k | 14.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 56.4/100 | 56.4/100 |
| Public transport stops | — | 2 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 3.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 4 |
| Planning activity | 3 | 9 |
| Green cover | 2.4% | 1.0% |
| Population | 304 | 1,018 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Curramulka is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe, and Minlaton is a beachside smaller community where the coast sets the tone. Minlaton leans into coastal living, while Curramulka feels more inland and suburban in character.
Curramulka tends to lead on a quieter safety profile, tree cover and green space, and a calmer planning outlook, while Minlaton stands out for housing affordability, schools and education options, and walkability. Curramulka generally means more mid-market housing value, while Minlaton leans toward more approachable housing costs.
Choose Curramulka if you are weighing retirees; lean toward Minlaton for families, people chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools.
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.