Overall score
Highland Valley
40.1/100
Langhorne Creek
42.0/100
Highland Valley vs Langhorne Creek, SA Suburb Comparison
Highland Valley for retirees and value; Langhorne Creek for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Highland ValleyLanghorne Creek
Crime rate
Highland Valley
2.4 / 1k
Langhorne Creek
14.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Highland Valley
0
Langhorne Creek
5
Population
Highland Valley
384
Langhorne Creek
444
Metric leadHighland Valley 4Langhorne Creek 51 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 retireesHighland Valley
- Best for best valueHighland Valley
- Best for best schoolsLanghorne Creek
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 | Highland Valley | Langhorne Creek |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 40.1/100 | 42.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 55.8/100 | 52.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 2.4 / 1k | 14.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 37.3/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Public transport stops | — | 4 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 6.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 5 |
| Planning activity | 7 | 16 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Population | 384 | 444 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Highland Valley is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, and Langhorne Creek is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace. Highland Valley sits within day-trip reach of the capital, whereas Langhorne Creek is more regionally self-contained.
On the data, Highland Valley is stronger for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and overall desirability; Langhorne Creek answers with walkability, nearby cafés and amenities, and tree cover and green space. On housing, Highland Valley sits in a expensive band, compared with a gently premium feel in Langhorne Creek.
Choose Highland Valley if you are weighing retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers; lean toward Langhorne Creek for households prioritising schools.
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.