Overall score
Humbug Scrub
43.0/100
Uleybury
10.0/100
Humbug Scrub vs Uleybury, SA suburb comparison
Humbug Scrub for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Humbug ScrubUleybury
Crime rate
Humbug Scrub
15.8 / 1k
Uleybury
78.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Humbug Scrub
0
Uleybury
0
Population
Humbug Scrub
410
Uleybury
291
Metric leadHumbug Scrub 6Uleybury 02 tiedacross 8 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesHumbug Scrub
- Best for familiesHumbug Scrub
- Best for investmentHumbug Scrub
- Best for best valueHumbug Scrub
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 | Humbug Scrub | Uleybury |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 43.0/100 | 10.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 62.0/100 | 0.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 15.8 / 1k | 78.1 / 1k |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 6 | 8 |
| Population | 410 | 291 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Humbug Scrub is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, while Uleybury is a settled metro smaller community that balances access with everyday calm. Humbug Scrub sits within day-trip reach of the capital, whereas Uleybury is further out with more breathing room.
Humbug Scrub holds the clearer edge on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, while Uleybury is closer across the remaining categories. On housing, Humbug Scrub sits in a expensive band, compared with a well priced feel in Uleybury.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Humbug Scrub, while Uleybury remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.