Overall score
Duck Ponds
37.0/100
Tiatukia
39.2/100
Duck Ponds vs Tiatukia, SA Suburb Comparison
Duck Ponds for retirees and investment; Tiatukia for families and beach lifestyle.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Duck PondsTiatukia
Crime rate
Duck Ponds
23.4 / 1k
Tiatukia
7.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Duck Ponds
2
Tiatukia
1
Population
Duck Ponds
284
Tiatukia
367
Metric leadDuck Ponds 3Tiatukia 52 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesDuck Ponds
- Best for familiesTiatukia
- Best for beach lifestyleTiatukia
- Best for investmentDuck Ponds
- Best for best valueDuck Ponds
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 | Duck Ponds | Tiatukia |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 37.0/100 | 39.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 39.9/100 | 33.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 23.4 / 1k | 7.8 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 2 | 1 |
| Planning activity | 10 | 8 |
| Green cover | 27.6% | 0.0% |
| Population | 284 | 367 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Duck Ponds is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, while Tiatukia is a beachside smaller community where the coast sets the tone. Where Tiatukia is shaped by the coast, Duck Ponds offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
On the data, Duck Ponds is stronger for housing affordability, nearby cafés and amenities, and tree cover and green space; Tiatukia answers with a quieter safety profile, a calmer planning outlook, and a larger local community. On housing, Duck Ponds sits in a affordable band, compared with a expensive feel in Tiatukia.
Families and value-focused buyers may find Duck Ponds the better fit, while retirees, people chasing a beach lifestyle, and investors are more likely to prefer Tiatukia.
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.