Overall score
Hayborough
42.2/100
Hindmarsh Valley
40.2/100
Hayborough vs Hindmarsh Valley, SA Suburb Comparison
Hayborough for families and beach lifestyle; Hindmarsh Valley for retirees and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
HayboroughHindmarsh Valley
Crime rate
Hayborough
36.3 / 1k
Hindmarsh Valley
11.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Hayborough
50
Hindmarsh Valley
3
Population
Hayborough
2,238
Hindmarsh Valley
648
Metric leadHayborough 5Hindmarsh Valley 41 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesHindmarsh Valley
- Best for familiesHayborough
- Best for beach lifestyleHayborough
- Best for investmentHayborough
- Best for best valueHindmarsh Valley
- Best for best schoolsHayborough
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 | Hayborough | Hindmarsh Valley |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 42.2/100 | 40.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 52.0/100 | 43.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 36.3 / 1k | 11.8 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Public transport stops | 10 | — |
| Walkability | 55.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 50 | 3 |
| Planning activity | 47 | 35 |
| Green cover | 2.8% | 3.5% |
| Population | 2,238 | 648 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Hayborough reads as a coastal smaller community with an easy, sea-led rhythm; Hindmarsh Valley is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace. Where Hayborough is shaped by the coast, Hindmarsh Valley offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
Hayborough tends to lead on walkability, nearby cafés and amenities, and a larger local community, while Hindmarsh Valley stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and tree cover and green space.
Hayborough suits people chasing a beach lifestyle and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Hindmarsh Valley is the stronger match for retirees, families, 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.