Minlaton vs Stansbury, SA suburb comparison

Minlaton for investment and value; Stansbury for retirees and families.

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

Head to head

Visual comparison

MinlatonStansbury

Overall score

Minlaton

29.0/100

Stansbury

24.7/100

Crime rate

Minlaton

25.5 / 1k

Stansbury

19.9 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Minlaton

0

Stansbury

0

Population

Minlaton

1,018

Stansbury

603

Metric leadMinlaton 4Stansbury 42 tiedacross 10 compared metrics

Livability profile

Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs

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.

CategoryMinlatonStansbury
Overall score29.0/10024.7/100
Housing (desirability)49.3/10010.6/100
Crime rate25.5 / 1k19.9 / 1k
Schools & preschools22
Public transport stops24
Walkability3.0/1006.0/100
Nearby amenities00
Planning activity714
Population1,018603
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)2/103/10

Comparison summary

Put side by side, Minlaton is a beachside smaller community where the coast sets the tone, and Stansbury is a coastal smaller community shaped by beach life and outdoor living. Minlaton sits further into the wider countryside, whereas Stansbury is more remote from the capital.

On the data, Minlaton is stronger for housing affordability and overall desirability; Stansbury answers with a quieter safety profile and public transport access.

Investors and value-focused buyers may find Minlaton the better fit, while retirees and families are more likely to prefer Stansbury.

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