Kenton Valley vs Lobethal, SA suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Kenton Valley | Lobethal |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 41.2/100 | 62.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 79.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 15.3 / 1k | 13.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 1 | 17 |
| Walkability | 1.5/100 | 58.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 10 | 69 |
| Planning activity | 2 | 39 |
| Population | 262 | 2,534 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 5/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesKenton Valley
- Best for familiesKenton Valley
- Best for investmentLobethal
- Best for best valueLobethal
- Best for best schoolsLobethal
Comparison summary
Kenton Valley and Lobethal offer different strengths across official suburb data. Lobethal leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Lobethal; Housing (desirability) favours Lobethal; Crime rate favours Lobethal. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Kenton Valley, Families → Kenton Valley, Investment → Lobethal, Best value → Lobethal.