Houghton vs Montacute, SA suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Houghton | Montacute |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 37.5/100 | 44.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 71.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 11.7 / 1k | 18.1 / 1k |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 1 | — |
| Walkability | 1.5/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 4 | 5 |
| Planning activity | 7 | 3 |
| Population | 511 | 332 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
Comparison summary
Houghton and Montacute offer different strengths across official suburb data. Houghton leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Montacute; Housing (desirability) favours Houghton; Crime rate favours Houghton. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Houghton, Families → Houghton, Investment → Houghton.