Overall score
Dawesley
35.6/100
Nairne
50.7/100
Dawesley vs Nairne, SA Suburb Comparison
Nairne for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
DawesleyNairne
Crime rate
Dawesley
11.3 / 1k
Nairne
12.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Dawesley
0
Nairne
74
Population
Dawesley
316
Nairne
5,327
Metric leadDawesley 3Nairne 71 tiedacross 11 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 | Nairne |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 35.6/100 | 50.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 60.2/100 | 64.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 11.3 / 1k | 12.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 37.3/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Public transport stops | 2 | 22 |
| Walkability | 3.0/100 | 88.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 74 |
| Planning activity | 5 | 68 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Population | 316 | 5,327 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Dawesley is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, and Nairne is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by. Dawesley sits within day-trip reach of the capital, whereas Nairne is in a middle-ring position.
On the data, Dawesley is stronger for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and a calmer planning outlook; Nairne answers with public transport access, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities. On housing, Dawesley sits in a gently premium band, compared with a expensive feel in Nairne.
On balance, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Nairne, 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.