Overall score
Encounter Bay
44.6/100
Hayborough
42.2/100
Encounter Bay vs Hayborough, SA Suburb Comparison
Encounter Bay for retirees and beach lifestyle; Hayborough for families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Encounter BayHayborough
Crime rate
Encounter Bay
11.7 / 1k
Hayborough
36.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Encounter Bay
41
Hayborough
50
Population
Encounter Bay
5,305
Hayborough
2,238
Metric leadEncounter Bay 4Hayborough 61 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesEncounter Bay
- Best for familiesHayborough
- Best for beach lifestyleEncounter Bay
- Best for best schoolsEncounter Bay
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 | Encounter Bay | Hayborough |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44.6/100 | 42.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 51.3/100 | 52.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 11.7 / 1k | 36.3 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Public transport stops | 8 | 10 |
| Walkability | 16.0/100 | 55.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 41 | 50 |
| Planning activity | 93 | 47 |
| Green cover | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| Population | 5,305 | 2,238 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Encounter Bay is a coastal mid-sized suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm, while Hayborough is a coastal smaller community with an easy, sea-led rhythm.
On the data, Encounter Bay is stronger for a quieter safety profile, a larger local community, and stronger socioeconomic advantage; Hayborough answers with housing affordability, public transport access, and walkability.
Encounter Bay suits households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Hayborough is the stronger match for retirees and value-focused buyers.
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.