Overall score
Echunga
52.3/100
Hahndorf
61.4/100
Echunga vs Hahndorf, SA Suburb Comparison
Hahndorf for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
EchungaHahndorf
Crime rate
Echunga
8.4 / 1k
Hahndorf
12.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Echunga
25
Hahndorf
166
Population
Echunga
1,219
Hahndorf
2,814
Metric leadEchunga 3Hahndorf 72 tiedacross 12 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 | Echunga | Hahndorf |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 52.3/100 | 61.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 52.6/100 | 64.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 8.4 / 1k | 12.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 37.3/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Public transport stops | 12 | 20 |
| Walkability | 20.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 25 | 166 |
| Planning activity | 19 | 52 |
| Green cover | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Population | 1,219 | 2,814 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Echunga is a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace, while Hahndorf is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby. Echunga sits among greener hillside streets, while Hahndorf keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Echunga tends to lead on a quieter safety profile, tree cover and green space, and a calmer planning outlook, while Hahndorf stands out for housing affordability, public transport access, and walkability.
On balance, value-focused buyers and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Hahndorf, while Echunga 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.