Overall score
Montacute
52.5/100
Paracombe
47.7/100
Montacute vs Paracombe, SA Suburb Comparison
Montacute for retirees and families; Paracombe for investment and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
MontacuteParacombe
Crime rate
Montacute
5.8 / 1k
Paracombe
15.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Montacute
10
Paracombe
4
Population
Montacute
332
Paracombe
435
Metric leadMontacute 6Paracombe 31 tiedacross 10 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 | Montacute | Paracombe |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 52.5/100 | 47.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 44.4/100 | 49.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 5.8 / 1k | 15.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 37.3/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | — |
| Public transport stops | — | 2 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 3.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 10 | 4 |
| Planning activity | 4 | 10 |
| Green cover | 53.1% | 3.5% |
| Population | 332 | 435 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Montacute is a hills smaller community where tree cover and calm define the mood, while Paracombe is a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace.
Montacute tends to lead on a quieter safety profile, nearby cafés and amenities, and tree cover and green space, while Paracombe stands out for housing affordability, walkability, and a larger local community.
Retirees and families may find Montacute the better fit, while investors and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Paracombe.
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.