Overall score
Mount Burr
32.3/100
Tantanoola
29.4/100
Mount Burr vs Tantanoola, SA suburb comparison
Mount Burr for families and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Mount BurrTantanoola
Crime rate
Mount Burr
7.7 / 1k
Tantanoola
10.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Mount Burr
15
Tantanoola
2
Population
Mount Burr
367
Tantanoola
457
Metric leadMount Burr 5Tantanoola 3across 8 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesMount Burr
- Best for best valueMount Burr
- Best for best schoolsMount Burr
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 | Mount Burr | Tantanoola |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 32.3/100 | 29.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 35.5/100 | 31.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 7.7 / 1k | 10.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | — |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Walkability | 2.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 15 | 2 |
| Planning activity | 4 | 2 |
| Population | 367 | 457 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Mount Burr is a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace, while Tantanoola is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe. Mount Burr sits among greener hillside streets, while Tantanoola keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, Mount Burr is stronger for housing affordability and walkability; Tantanoola answers with a quieter safety profile and overall desirability.
Choose Mount Burr if you are weighing investors and households prioritising schools; lean toward Tantanoola for retirees and families.