Overall score
Minlaton
35.6/100
Stansbury
36.9/100
Minlaton vs Stansbury, SA Suburb Comparison
Minlaton for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
MinlatonStansbury
Crime rate
Minlaton
14.2 / 1k
Stansbury
15.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Minlaton
4
Stansbury
4
Population
Minlaton
1,018
Stansbury
603
Metric leadMinlaton 4Stansbury 53 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 | Minlaton | Stansbury |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 35.6/100 | 36.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 61.7/100 | 42.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 14.2 / 1k | 15.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 56.4/100 | 56.4/100 |
| Public transport stops | 2 | 4 |
| Walkability | 3.0/100 | 6.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 4 | 4 |
| Planning activity | 9 | 16 |
| Green cover | 1.0% | 2.3% |
| Population | 1,018 | 603 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 3/10 |
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, a quieter safety profile, and overall desirability; Stansbury answers with public transport access, walkability, and tree cover and green space.
On balance, retirees, families, people chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Minlaton, while Stansbury 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.