Overall score
Eyre
22.3/100
Macdonald Park
19.7/100
Eyre vs Macdonald Park, SA Suburb Comparison
Eyre for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
EyreMacdonald Park
Crime rate
Eyre
97.8 / 1k
Macdonald Park
36.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Eyre
43
Macdonald Park
4
Population
Eyre
1,113
Macdonald Park
503
Metric leadEyre 6Macdonald Park 31 tiedacross 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 | Eyre | Macdonald Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 22.3/100 | 19.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 60.6/100 | 43.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 97.8 / 1k | 36.9 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 37.3/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Public transport stops | 7 | — |
| Walkability | 12.5/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 43 | 4 |
| Planning activity | 83 | 14 |
| Green cover | 4.1% | 0.0% |
| Population | 1,113 | 503 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 5/10 |
Comparison summary
Eyre is a sought-after metro smaller community where housing reflects strong local demand, while Macdonald Park is a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm. Eyre sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Macdonald Park is further out with more breathing room.
Eyre tends to lead on housing affordability, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities, while Macdonald Park stands out for a quieter safety profile, a calmer planning outlook, and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Choose Eyre if you are weighing investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools; lean toward Macdonald Park for retirees and families.
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.