Overall score
Dawesley
35.6/100
Littlehampton
50.2/100
Dawesley vs Littlehampton, SA Suburb Comparison
Dawesley for investment; Littlehampton for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
DawesleyLittlehampton
Crime rate
Dawesley
11.3 / 1k
Littlehampton
10.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Dawesley
0
Littlehampton
48
Population
Dawesley
316
Littlehampton
3,300
Metric leadDawesley 2Littlehampton 72 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 retireesLittlehampton
- Best for familiesLittlehampton
- Best for investmentDawesley
- Best for best schoolsLittlehampton
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 | Littlehampton |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 35.6/100 | 50.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 60.2/100 | 58.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 11.3 / 1k | 10.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 37.3/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Public transport stops | 2 | 15 |
| Walkability | 3.0/100 | 53.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 48 |
| Planning activity | 5 | 81 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 2.5% |
| Population | 316 | 3,300 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Dawesley reads as a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace; Littlehampton is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby. Dawesley sits within day-trip reach of the capital, whereas Littlehampton is in a middle-ring position.
Dawesley tends to lead on housing affordability and a calmer planning outlook, while Littlehampton stands out for a quieter safety profile, public transport access, and walkability. On housing, Dawesley sits in a gently premium band, compared with a expensive feel in Littlehampton.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Littlehampton, while Dawesley 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.