Overall score
Montacute
52.5/100
Norton Summit
45.7/100
Montacute vs Norton Summit, SA Suburb Comparison
Montacute for retirees and families; Norton Summit for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
MontacuteNorton Summit
Crime rate
Montacute
5.8 / 1k
Norton Summit
12.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Montacute
10
Norton Summit
18
Population
Montacute
332
Norton Summit
548
Metric leadMontacute 5Norton Summit 32 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesMontacute
- Best for familiesMontacute
- Best for investmentMontacute
- Best for best valueMontacute
- Best for best schoolsNorton Summit
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 | Montacute | Norton Summit |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 52.5/100 | 45.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 44.4/100 | 31.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 5.8 / 1k | 12.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 37.3/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | — |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 2.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 10 | 18 |
| Planning activity | 4 | 11 |
| Green cover | 53.1% | 15.7% |
| Population | 332 | 548 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Montacute is a hills smaller community where tree cover and calm define the mood, while Norton Summit is a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace. Montacute sits within day-trip reach of the capital, whereas Norton Summit is in a middle-ring position.
Montacute tends to lead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and tree cover and green space, while Norton Summit stands out for walkability, nearby cafés and amenities, and a larger local community.
Montacute suits retirees, families, and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Norton Summit is the stronger match for 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.