Overall score
Hewett
42.3/100
Kalbeeba
25.2/100
Hewett vs Kalbeeba, SA Suburb Comparison
Hewett for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
HewettKalbeeba
Crime rate
Hewett
14.2 / 1k
Kalbeeba
26.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Hewett
38
Kalbeeba
2
Population
Hewett
2,961
Kalbeeba
411
Metric leadHewett 9Kalbeeba 2across 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 | Hewett | Kalbeeba |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 42.3/100 | 25.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 43.9/100 | 38.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 14.2 / 1k | 26.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 28.8/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Public transport stops | 11 | 2 |
| Walkability | 37.5/100 | 3.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 38 | 2 |
| Planning activity | 25 | 11 |
| Green cover | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Population | 2,961 | 411 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Hewett is a metro mid-sized suburb with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm, and Kalbeeba is a sought-after metro smaller community where housing reflects strong local demand.
On the data, Hewett is stronger for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and public transport access; Kalbeeba answers with a calmer planning outlook. Hewett generally means more sought-after housing, while Kalbeeba leans toward housing toward the upper end of the market.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Hewett, while Kalbeeba remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.