Overall score
Echunga
52.3/100
Macclesfield
38.8/100
Echunga vs Macclesfield, SA suburb comparison
Echunga for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
EchungaMacclesfield
Crime rate
Echunga
9.3 / 1k
Macclesfield
15.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Echunga
25
Macclesfield
9
Population
Echunga
1,219
Macclesfield
1,413
Metric leadEchunga 9Macclesfield 1across 10 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 | Macclesfield |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 52.3/100 | 38.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 74.6/100 | 73.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 9.3 / 1k | 15.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 12 | 1 |
| Walkability | 20.0/100 | 5.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 25 | 9 |
| Planning activity | 16 | 28 |
| Population | 1,219 | 1,413 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Echunga is a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace, and Macclesfield is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds. Echunga sits among greener hillside streets, while Macclesfield keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, Echunga is stronger for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile; Macclesfield answers with a larger local community.
Retirees and families may find Echunga the better fit, while investors are more likely to prefer Macclesfield.