Direk vs Paralowie, SA suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Direk | Paralowie |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 38.1/100 | 63.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 77.3/100 | 77.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 71.2 / 1k | 54.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 4 |
| Public transport stops | — | 68 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 80.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 35 | 160 |
| Planning activity | 17 | 108 |
| Population | 913 | 17,504 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 1/10 |
Quick verdicts
Comparison summary
Direk and Paralowie offer different strengths across official suburb data. Paralowie leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Paralowie; Crime rate favours Paralowie; Walkability favours Paralowie. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Direk, Best value → Paralowie, Best schools → Paralowie.