Echunga vs Meadows, SA suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Echunga | Meadows |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 52.4/100 | 56.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 74.6/100 | 91.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 9.0 / 1k | 9.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 12 | 5 |
| Walkability | 20.0/100 | 32.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 25 | 49 |
| Planning activity | 14 | 23 |
| Population | 1,219 | 1,717 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 7/10 |
Quick verdicts
Comparison summary
Echunga and Meadows offer different strengths across official suburb data. Meadows leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Meadows; Housing (desirability) favours Meadows; Crime rate favours Echunga. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Echunga, Families → Echunga, Investment → Meadows, Best value → Meadows.