Overall score
Leabrook
52.6/100
St Georges
40.1/100
Leabrook vs St Georges, SA suburb comparison
Leabrook for families and schools; St Georges for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
LeabrookSt Georges
Crime rate
Leabrook
21.6 / 1k
St Georges
17.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Leabrook
61
St Georges
9
Population
Leabrook
1,605
St Georges
1,726
Metric leadLeabrook 5St Georges 31 tiedacross 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesSt Georges
- Best for familiesLeabrook
- Best for investmentSt Georges
- Best for best schoolsLeabrook
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 | Leabrook | St Georges |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 52.6/100 | 40.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 12.7/100 | 20.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 21.6 / 1k | 17.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 13 | 2 |
| Walkability | 69.5/100 | 3.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 61 | 9 |
| Planning activity | 8 | 33 |
| Population | 1,605 | 1,726 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Leabrook reads as a well-serviced metro smaller community with plenty happening nearby; St Georges is a well-connected metro smaller community with a familiar suburban feel.
Leabrook pulls ahead on public transport access and walkability, whereas St Georges is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Leabrook suits families and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas St Georges is the stronger match for retirees and investors.