Overall score
Dawesley
36.2/100
Harrogate
53.5/100
Dawesley vs Harrogate, SA suburb comparison
Dawesley for value; Harrogate for retirees and 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
0
Population
Dawesley
316
Harrogate
431
Metric leadDawesley 4Harrogate 31 tiedacross 8 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.
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 and a quieter safety profile; Harrogate answers with a larger local community.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Dawesley, while Harrogate remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.