Overall score
Luscombe
28.6/100
Yatala
42.1/100
Luscombe for schools; Yatala for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Luscombe
28.6/100
Yatala
42.1/100
Crime rate
Luscombe
118.8 / 1k
Yatala
118.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Luscombe
0
Yatala
28
Population
Luscombe
265
Yatala
1,405
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Luscombe | Yatala |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 28.6/100 | 42.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 4.5/100 | 39.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 118.8 / 1k | 118.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 2 |
| Public transport stops | — | 9 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 17.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 28 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 5.3% |
| Population | 265 | 1,405 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 9/10 |
Put side by side, Luscombe is a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm, and Yatala is a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm.
On the data, Luscombe is stronger for an affluent, sought-after address; Yatala answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and walkability.
On balance, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Yatala, while Luscombe remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.