Overall score
Ethelton
35.5/100
Largs Bay
44.8/100
Ethelton vs Largs Bay, SA Suburb Comparison
Ethelton for investment and schools; Largs Bay for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
EtheltonLargs Bay
Crime rate
Ethelton
44.3 / 1k
Largs Bay
69.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Ethelton
35
Largs Bay
146
Population
Ethelton
1,487
Largs Bay
4,104
Metric leadEthelton 3Largs Bay 71 tiedacross 11 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 | Ethelton | Largs Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 35.5/100 | 44.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 53.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 44.3 / 1k | 69.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 56.4/100 | 56.4/100 |
| Public transport stops | 6 | 19 |
| Walkability | 15.0/100 | 55.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 35 | 146 |
| Planning activity | 20 | 70 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Population | 1,487 | 4,104 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Ethelton is a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm, and Largs Bay is a beachside mid-sized suburb where the coast sets the tone. Where Largs Bay is shaped by the coast, Ethelton offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
Ethelton pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook, whereas Largs Bay is the better pick for housing affordability, public transport access, and walkability.
Choose Ethelton if you are weighing families and households prioritising schools; lean toward Largs Bay for retirees, people chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, 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.