Houghton vs Paracombe, SA suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Houghton | Paracombe |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 37.5/100 | 44.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 76.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 11.7 / 1k | 13.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 1 | 2 |
| Walkability | 1.5/100 | 3.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 4 | 2 |
| Planning activity | 7 | 4 |
| Population | 511 | 435 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 9/10 |
Quick verdicts
Comparison summary
Houghton and Paracombe offer different strengths across official suburb data. Paracombe leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Paracombe; Housing (desirability) favours Paracombe; Crime rate favours Houghton. Quick verdicts: Best value → Paracombe, Best schools → Paracombe.