Inglewood vs Paracombe, SA suburb comparison

Paracombe for retirees and families.

See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

Head to head

Visual comparison

InglewoodParacombe

Overall score

Inglewood

40.8/100

Paracombe

45.3/100

Crime rate

Inglewood

14.7 / 1k

Paracombe

12.8 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Inglewood

0

Paracombe

2

Population

Inglewood

378

Paracombe

435

Metric leadInglewood 1Paracombe 53 tiedacross 9 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.

CategoryInglewoodParacombe
Overall score40.8/10045.3/100
Housing (desirability)78.0/10076.6/100
Crime rate14.7 / 1k12.8 / 1k
Schools & preschools2
Public transport stops22
Walkability3.0/1003.0/100
Nearby amenities02
Planning activity65
Population378435
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)9/109/10

Comparison summary

Put side by side, Inglewood is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks, and Paracombe is a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace.

Inglewood tends to lead on housing affordability and a calmer planning outlook, while Paracombe stands out for a quieter safety profile and nearby cafés and amenities.

On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Paracombe, while Inglewood remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.

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