Overall score
Largs Bay
44.8/100
Taperoo
35.0/100
Largs Bay vs Taperoo, SA Suburb Comparison
Largs Bay for retirees and families; Taperoo for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Largs BayTaperoo
Crime rate
Largs Bay
69.5 / 1k
Taperoo
108.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Largs Bay
146
Taperoo
114
Population
Largs Bay
4,104
Taperoo
3,250
Metric leadLargs Bay 7Taperoo 41 tiedacross 12 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.
| Category | Largs Bay | Taperoo |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44.8/100 | 35.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 53.6/100 | 61.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 69.5 / 1k | 108.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 56.4/100 | 56.4/100 |
| Public transport stops | 19 | 18 |
| Walkability | 55.5/100 | 48.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 146 | 114 |
| Planning activity | 70 | 39 |
| Green cover | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Population | 4,104 | 3,250 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Largs Bay is a beachside mid-sized suburb where the coast sets the tone, while Taperoo is a beachside mid-sized suburb where the coast sets the tone.
On the data, Largs Bay is stronger for a quieter safety profile, public transport access, and walkability; Taperoo answers with housing affordability, schools and education options, and tree cover and green space.
Largs Bay suits retirees more clearly, whereas Taperoo is the stronger match for families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.