Overall score
Curramulka
39.3/100
Stansbury
36.9/100
Curramulka vs Stansbury, SA Suburb Comparison
Curramulka for retirees and families; Stansbury for beach lifestyle and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CurramulkaStansbury
Crime rate
Curramulka
6.3 / 1k
Stansbury
15.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Curramulka
0
Stansbury
4
Population
Curramulka
304
Stansbury
603
Metric leadCurramulka 6Stansbury 41 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 lifestyleStansbury
- Best for investmentCurramulka
- Best for best valueCurramulka
- Best for best schoolsStansbury
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 | Stansbury |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 39.3/100 | 36.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 55.7/100 | 42.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 6.3 / 1k | 15.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 56.4/100 | 56.4/100 |
| Public transport stops | — | 4 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 6.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 4 |
| Planning activity | 3 | 16 |
| Green cover | 2.4% | 2.3% |
| Population | 304 | 603 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Curramulka is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe, while Stansbury is a coastal smaller community shaped by beach life and outdoor living. Stansbury leans into coastal living, while Curramulka feels more inland and suburban in character.
Curramulka tends to lead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and tree cover and green space, while Stansbury stands out for schools and education options, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities. Curramulka generally means more mid-market housing value, while Stansbury leans toward more approachable housing costs.
Curramulka suits retirees and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Stansbury is the stronger match for families, people chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, 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.