Overall score
Houghton
37.5/100
Montacute
44.6/100
Houghton vs Montacute, SA suburb comparison
Houghton for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
HoughtonMontacute
Crime rate
Houghton
11.1 / 1k
Montacute
17.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Houghton
4
Montacute
5
Population
Houghton
511
Montacute
332
Metric leadHoughton 4Montacute 4across 8 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.
Comparison summary
Houghton reads as a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks; Montacute is a hills smaller community where tree cover and calm define the mood. Houghton sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Montacute is within day-trip reach of the capital.
Houghton pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Montacute is the better pick for nearby cafés and amenities and overall desirability.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Houghton, while Montacute remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.