Hallett Cove vs Marino, SA suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Hallett Cove | Marino |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 69.5/100 | 50.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 74.2/100 | 52.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 19.2 / 1k | 15.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 95 | 9 |
| Walkability | 73.0/100 | 15.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 409 | 92 |
| Planning activity | 69 | 24 |
| Population | 12,512 | 2,277 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesMarino
- Best for familiesMarino
- Best for beach lifestyleHallett Cove
- Best for investmentHallett Cove
- Best for best valueHallett Cove
- Best for best schoolsHallett Cove
Comparison summary
Hallett Cove and Marino offer different strengths across official suburb data. Hallett Cove leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Hallett Cove; Housing (desirability) favours Hallett Cove; Crime rate favours Marino. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Marino, Families → Marino, Beach lifestyle → Hallett Cove, Investment → Hallett Cove.