Overall score
Dawesley
35.6/100
Harrogate
36.6/100
Dawesley vs Harrogate, SA Suburb Comparison
Dawesley for investment and value; Harrogate for families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
DawesleyHarrogate
Crime rate
Dawesley
11.3 / 1k
Harrogate
10.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Dawesley
0
Harrogate
1
Population
Dawesley
316
Harrogate
431
Metric leadDawesley 4Harrogate 42 tiedacross 10 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 | Dawesley | Harrogate |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 35.6/100 | 36.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 60.2/100 | 52.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 11.3 / 1k | 10.3 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 37.3/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Public transport stops | 2 | — |
| Walkability | 3.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 1 |
| Planning activity | 5 | 11 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Population | 316 | 431 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Dawesley is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, and Harrogate is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe.
On the data, Dawesley is stronger for housing affordability, walkability, and a calmer planning outlook; Harrogate answers with a quieter safety profile, nearby cafés and amenities, and overall desirability.
Value-focused buyers may find Dawesley the better fit, while retirees, families, and investors are more likely to prefer Harrogate.
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.