Montacute vs Norton Summit, SA suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Montacute | Norton Summit |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44.3/100 | 37.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 71.4/100 | 25.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 18.1 / 1k | 10.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | — |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 2.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 5 | 17 |
| Planning activity | 3 | 5 |
| Population | 332 | 548 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesNorton Summit
- Best for familiesNorton Summit
- Best for best valueMontacute
- Best for best schoolsNorton Summit
Comparison summary
Montacute and Norton Summit offer different strengths across official suburb data. Norton Summit leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Montacute; Housing (desirability) favours Montacute; Crime rate favours Norton Summit. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Norton Summit, Families → Norton Summit, Best value → Montacute, Best schools → Norton Summit.